Fluminense bring back full-back, boosting Marcão's options; see | OneFootball

Fluminense has gained another option for the final stretch of the season with the early return of Johnny, a 24-year-old right-back who had been on loan at América-MG. The player is now available to Marcão.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Johnny’s contract ran until the end of Série B, but the deal was terminated early. Back at Fluminense, the full-back joins the first-team squad and will compete for a place in the position.

The move comes at an important time for Fluminense. Marcão has been using Guga as the starter, while Samuel Xavier has lost ground over the course of the season. In the youth ranks, Júlio Fidelis has also started to get opportunities and is competing for space in the position.

Return comes after spell at América-MG

Johnny was announced by América-MG in February 2026. During his time in Belo Horizonte, he played 13 matches, ten of them as a starter, and recorded one assist. However, the spell ended earlier than initially expected.

América-MG are having a difficult Série B campaign and sit second from bottom, with 17 points from 29 matches. Given this situation, Fluminense brought Johnny back early, in a move similar to Léo Jance’s, who also returned ahead of schedule after a loan spell at Náutico.

Marcão gets another option

Johnny’s arrival gives Marcão a wider range of choices at right-back. Guga is on a run as the starter and has featured in all five matches since the change in the coaching staff. Samuel Xavier remains in the squad, although he has lost ground during 2026.

Júlio Fidelis appears as another option. The academy product has been watched more closely by the Tricolor coaching staff and represents an internal option for the defensive sector.

When does Johnny’s contract with Fluminense end?

Developed at Fluminense, Johnny began his transition to professional football in January 2022. As he was unable to establish himself in the first team, he was sent out on loan to gain minutes and experience.

The full-back played for Bragantino in 2023, Coritiba in 2024 and 2025, Volta Redonda also in 2025, and Noroeste in 2026. His spell at América-MG was his most recent experience before returning to Laranjeiras. His contract with the club runs until December 2027.

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