Fluminense aim to sign a new striker before the start of the Brasileirão

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·20 January 2026

Fluminense aim to sign a new striker before the start of the Brasileirão

After the end of negotiations with Hulk last week, Fluminense continues to search for a striker for the remainder of the season. The management's plan is to have a new number 9 in the team by the start of the Brasileirão on January 28, at 7:30 PM, at Maracanã, against Grêmio. However, the deadline is likely to be extended due to the "atypical market."

In a press conference held last Friday (16th), President Mattheus Montenegro discussed how changes in the Brazilian football calendar influence an atypical year and emphasized that the board continues with the plan to build the squad cautiously.

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Regarding the deadline, it's hard to say, this is an atypical year. The transfer window remains open until March 3, but normally the Brazilian Championship started between March and April, but this year it starts on January 28. It's a slightly different market, but Fluminense has always worked to have its group assembled by the start of the Brazilian Championship. This year it starts earlier, and we hope to have our group assembled before the debut in the Brazilian Championship. But I can't guarantee because we are analyzing the signings very carefully, and we want high-profile players. And to do that takes time, it's natural for these negotiations to take longer. We will do our best to make them happen as soon as possible,” explained Montenegro.

The director also informed that the board is redirecting its focus to signing a high-profile athlete, even with the high market inflation.

Regarding values, the market is very inflated. I don't know how much it will cost today, but I understand that we can bring in a great player who will help us a lot,” stated the president.

With Germán Cano and John Kennedy recovering from injuries, the Time de Guerreiros currently has only Everaldo and Lelê available to take on the position.

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