Thiago Santos set to leave Fluminense, likely to join Coritiba | OneFootball

Defender Thiago Santos is close to ending his stint at Fluminense. The defender has arranged a contract termination with the club and is expected to be announced soon as a new player for Coritiba, according to information from Lance!.

Thiago Santos was under contract with Tricolor until the end of 2026, but received from the Paraná club a proposal for a longer contract, which influenced his decision to leave. The negotiation is part of Fluminense's planning for the next season, which includes adjustments to the squad and payroll.

Internally, coach Luis Zubeldía showed appreciation for the player and even expressed a desire to have the defender in 2026. However, his stay was never made a requirement by the coach, in line with his profile of not blocking strategic decisions made by the board.

With his departure in progress, Fluminense remains attentive to the market in search of alternatives for the defensive sector, while Thiago Santos prepares for a new challenge in Brazilian football.

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