Grêmio seek centre-backs, but finances are a hurdle, explained | OneFootball

Grêmio is still looking in the market to sign a center-back to partner Gustavo Martins, following the departure of Viery, who was sold to Fiorentina.

According to ge, the coaching staff believes that veteran Kannemann, at 35, does not have the physical condition to cope with an intense marathon of matches.

The Tricolor’s problem is its financial limitations when it comes to investing in a replacement. The club has a strict wage cap and wants to avoid major spending on the purchase of economic rights.

The names of Argentines Matías Moreno and Nicolás Valentini, both linked to Fiorentina, have emerged as alternatives for the position.

Talks for Moreno, however, have not progressed. The player prefers to remain in European football, and the Italian club is demanding a permanent transfer, which rules out the loan model sought by the Gaúchos.

As for Valentini, the Tricolor hierarchy prefers to be cautious and has not confirmed any kind of progress in negotiations so far.

While the board maps out new options, coach Luís Castro has been testing internal alternatives. But the assessment is that the current squad urgently needs a top-quality addition to strengthen the defense.

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