How Grêmio cleared debts and funded signings at the start of 2026 | OneFootball

Grêmio’s new hierarchy moved quickly on the books, paying R$ 100 million in debts within the first 60 days and improving cash flow to meet obligations.

According to Globo.com, inflows included about R$ 25 million from 2025 Brasileirão TV rights and R$ 54 million from Alysson’s sale to Aston Villa, one now and two instalments through 2027, plus new sponsorships, including Havan, and cheaper refinancing.

In January a ticketing deal with Ingresse brought R$ 45 million upfront, while a December push to advance members’ fees raised about R$ 10 million.

The clear-up covered December wages, 13th salaries and signing-on debts, including R$ 7 million to Braithwaite. Arrears to clubs were also settled, with R$ 7 million to Granada for Arezo lifting a FIFA transfer ban, and R$ 943,8 mil to River Plate-URU linked to his loan to Peñarol.

CEO Alex Leitão is steering efforts to cut the deficit and push liabilities from short to medium and long term, strengthening borrowing capacity.

An investor enabled the signings of Argentines Juan Nardoni and Leonel Pérez via a bridge loan to be repaid from 2027. Nardoni cost US$ 8 million for 80 percent, with up to US$ 2 million in bonuses.

Pérez cost US$ 2.83 million for 50 percent from Huracán, with the rest available for US$ 3 million if targets are met. Grêmio also committed to Tetê at 6.2 million euros over four years and to Enamorado at around US$ 3 million, not confirmed by the club.

Source: Globo.com