Chapecoense want Everaldo back, but wages are a stumbling block | OneFootball

Chapecoense is interested in bringing back Everaldo, the forward from Fluminense and an idol of the club from Santa Catarina, but the current financial conditions make any progress difficult. This information was confirmed by the Chape's president, Alex Passos, in a conversation with journalist Gabriel Amaral.

According to Passos, the club has already spoken with the player's representative, exploring the possibility of a return. The management sees Everaldo as a name capable of raising the technical level of the team in the next season and also as someone with a strong connection to the fans — a factor that weighs positively.

However, the executive was clear in pointing out the main obstacle: the current salary of the forward at Fluminense is above the financial reality of Chapecoense for 2026. The club's budget projection for the next year does not accommodate an investment of this magnitude.

The president emphasized that Chape is working to return to the top tier with responsibility, avoiding compromising the medium and long-term planning.

Everaldo, currently at Fluminense, has a contract and participated in a good part of the 2025 season, although without prominence. The club from Rio de Janeiro has not yet officially commented on a possible negotiation.

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