Fluminense lead the race to sign Novorizontino defender

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·28 February 2026

Fluminense lead the race to sign Novorizontino defender

The Fluminense may soon have a new addition to their defensive lineup. According to “ge”, the club from Laranjeiras has advanced negotiations to sign Dantas, a standout player from Novorizontino.

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The proposal from Tricolor das Laranjeiras is 2.5 million euros (R$ 15.16 million at the current exchange rate). The expectation of payment by 2026 pleased the aurinegra management.

Competition for the player

Fluminense is competing for the signing with rival Botafogo. However, the alvinegros had proposed to pay only 50% of the amount in the current season. Dantas is having a great moment in the Campeonato Paulista, and the amount is not yet finalized. The defender also attracts interest from Corinthians and Grêmio.

*By Gazeta Press

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