Fluminense assess eight returning loanees, Lelê and Kayky shine | OneFootball

The end of the 2025 season marks the beginning of a “positive (and negative) headache” for Fluminense’s squad management. In addition to seeking reinforcements in the market, the Tricolor needs to decide the fate of a list of players who were out on loan and now return to have an active contract with the club. The tendency is that part of this group will be tested right at the start of the Campeonato Carioca, serving as a laboratory for the rest of the year.

Who returns on a high note

The name that stands out the most in the attacking sector is Lelê. Even though he joined Atlético-GO only halfway through the season, the forward made the most of his opportunity in Série B, scoring six goals in 17 matches, finishing the year as the top scorer for the Goiás team in the competition.

In the defensive system, center-back Kayky Almeida also returns with high morale. He was a key player in Remo’s promotion campaign, playing 15 matches and finishing the year as an undisputed starter. Another defender who accumulated significant minutes was Luan Freitas. The center-back had a full year, with 47 games combined between Paysandu and Juventude, where he ended the season as a starter.

The physical problem

The most complex situation involves Uruguayan midfielder David Terans. The player was performing well at Peñarol, with seven goals and five assists, but suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon in October. He returns to Rio de Janeiro not to play, but to treat the injury, with a return to the pitch expected only during 2026.

Uncertain future

Other players face uncertain situations due to limited playing time or inconsistent performance:

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