Fluminense set high price, Bernal’s exit stalls, player’s camp frustrated | OneFootball

Fluminense has taken a firm stance in the market regarding midfielder Facundo Bernal, making it difficult for the player to leave during this transfer window. According to information released by Central Fluminense, the Tricolor set a price of 10 million dollars (approximately R$ 53 million) to negotiate the player.

The high asking price frustrated the plans of the player's staff, who prioritized a negotiation at this time and went to the market to seek proposals. One of Bernal's representatives confirmed that clubs from France and Mexico showed interest in the midfielder, but Fluminense's financial demand stalled the progress of any talks.

So far, no club has indicated a willingness to pay the requested amount. As a result, the tendency is for Bernal to remain at Laranjeiras at least until the next transfer window.

Facundo Bernal joined the club in August 2024. At that time, Fluminense invested around US$ 3.6 million (R$ 20 million) to acquire 60% of the player's economic rights. The current contract is valid until July 2028.

While holding onto Bernal, Fluminense continues to adjust the squad. The club has secured the signings of defender Jemmes and left-back Guilherme Arana; both have already been integrated into the group and were included in the squad list for the season's debut.

The management also engaged in lengthy negotiations for other high-profile names, such as Savarino from Botafogo and Hulk from Atlético Mineiro, but ended the talks for the Venezuelan forward without success. On the other hand, the squad experienced few departures, with the exit of three defenders and the loan of Lavega to Coritiba.

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