Jemmes eyes new challenges at Fluminense, issues a warning | OneFootball

On Monday, defender Jemmes, signed by Fluminense for the 2026 season, spoke to the press about his adaptation and expectations for the year.

Journey to Tricolor

Jemmes arrives at his first major club in his career. To be signed by Fluminense, the 25-year-old player went through teams such as Taquaritinga, Capivariano, União Suzano, and Rio Branco-SP. In recent seasons, he played for Athletic, Vila Nova, and in 2025, Mirassol, where he stood out.

At Tricolor das Laranjeiras, the defender comes to play in his first South American competition.

“I’m looking forward to playing in the Libertadores. In recent years, my career has been full of challenges: first Série D, Série B, first Brazilian Championship, and now comes the Libertadores. I hope to have a great tournament and help Fluminense win the title,” he said.

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Adapting to the club

Regarding his arrival at the club, Jemmes commented on the reception he received.

“My adaptation was very quick. Of all the clubs I’ve joined, the place I felt most at home was here at Fluminense. The welcome from everyone, from the whole staff, made me feel very comfortable and that showed on the field,” he commented.

Busy schedule in 2026

This year, Fluminense will face a marathon of games, competing in the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, Campeonato Carioca, and Libertadores. In a World Cup year, the planned break for June and July should make the schedule even tighter, reducing the available dates for matches.

In this scenario, Jemmes highlighted the need for mental, physical, and technical aspects to be aligned throughout the run of games.

“I’ve had the privilege of never having injuries. At Mirassol and Vila Nova, in recent years, I played every game I could and played the full 90 minutes. And this marathon of games really demands your mind, your body, your technique—everything takes its toll. You have to take care of yourself as much as possible. I’m someone who really takes care of himself off the field,” he concluded.

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