Luís Castro’s options to replace Arthur at Grêmio | OneFootball

Grêmio is looking for a replacement for Arthur, who left the club after failing to reach an agreement on a contract renewal.

Facing financial difficulties, the Porto Alegre side has the task of finding someone in the current squad to fill the spot left by the former captain.

One of the names under consideration is Argentine midfielder Juan Nardoni, signed at the start of 2026 after a major investment by the board, and, now recovered from a muscle injury in his left thigh, he is currently ahead in the internal competition.

Another option is Paraguayan midfielder Villasanti, who plays the so-called "box-to-box" role and has become a leader in Grêmio’s dressing room.

Léo Pérez, Noriega, Tiaguinho and Dodi round out the list of players available to coach Luís Castro to compete for the vacancy left by Arthur.

The next transfer window opens on July 20 and runs until September 11.

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