Transfer market: follow the latest updates this Friday, 26 December | OneFootball

The Transfer Market is stirring up clubs in Brazil and abroad, with negotiations, inquiries, and developments that are reshaping squads for the upcoming season. While the country’s top teams are moving to strengthen strategic areas, international football also promises to experience hectic days, with impactful transfers, battles for promising talents, and opportunities that arise as the transfer window turns.

Check out below the main news, moves, and rumors that are exciting club officials, agents, and fans around the world.

New executive at Corinthians?

Corinthians has already identified a target for the position left by Fabinho Soldado, the football executive who departed the club at the end of the season. The candidate is Bruno Spindel, formerly of Flamengo. Talks are advanced, and Timão is eager to finalize the deal.

(Photo: Alexandre Vidal/Flamengo)

Remo announces midfielder Zé Ricardo for Série A campaign

Remo remains active in the market and continues to strengthen its squad for the 2026 season. On Friday morning, the Pará club officially announced the signing of midfielder Zé Ricardo, 26 years old.

Photo: Publicity / Remo

Standout, women’s team forward renews with Santos

This Friday, Santos agreed to renew the contract of forward Samara, who will continue defending the Sereias da Vila until December 31, 2027. Signed in 2024 initially for the youth categories, the forward quickly progressed within the club and became a permanent part of the professional squad, which motivated the extension of her contract for three more seasons.

(Photo: Reinaldo Campos/Santos FC)

José Boto and his future at Flamengo

José Boto, football director at Flamengo, is one of the main figures behind the club’s victorious year in 2025. However, even describing the season as perfect after winning the Libertadores and the Brasileirão, the Portuguese executive stated in an interview with Canal 11 from Portugal that he is considering staying in Brazil for only one more season.

(Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo)

América-MG renews contract with Argentine until 2026 and signs forward

América-MG has confirmed the continued presence of Argentine midfielder Fernando Elizari in the squad for the coming seasons. At 34, the player renewed his contract with the Minas Gerais club until November 30, 2026, extending his stay and ensuring his continuity in Coelho’s sporting project.

Additionally, the Minas Gerais team has signed forward Everton Brito. The 30-year-old player has signed with Coelho until November 30, 2026.

(Photo: Publicity/América-MG)

Former Palmeiras and Cruzeiro player Robinho announces retirement

At 38 years old, midfielder Robinho has announced his retirement from professional football. Having played for Palmeiras, Cruzeiro, and Grêmio, the midfielder was most recently playing for Brusque in Série C.

Photo: Vinnicius Silva/Cruzeiro

Combo at Juventude

The Football Department of Juventude confirmed this Friday the arrival of three more reinforcements for the 2026 season. Relegated in the last edition of the Campeonato Brasileiro, the team from Rio Grande do Sul has now announced a total of seven signings.

Forward Alisson Safira, 30, has signed a contract until the end of 2027. Right-back Raí Ramos, 31, also has a contract until the end of 2027. To complete the trio, midfielder Ray Breno, 21, has been loaned by Vasco until the end of 2026.

Photo: Publicity/@ECJuventude

Vitória signs midfielder for 2026

Vitória officially announced this Friday the signing of midfielder Caíque Gonçalves, who played for Juventude in this season’s Campeonato Brasileiro.

(Publicity/Vitória)

Portuguesa announces midfielder who trained at Inter Milan

Portuguesa has announced the signing of midfielder Mateus Cecchini, 22, on a deal valid until the end of the 2026 season. Trained in Inter Milan’s youth system, the player has built his entire professional career in European football since 2020, with stints at Sampdoria as well, and joins Lusa after playing for SV Stripfing in Austria.

(Photo: Publicity/Portuguesa)

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