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Transfer news: follow Monday's latest updates, 12 January

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The Transfer Market is stirring clubs in Brazil and abroad, with negotiations, inquiries, and advancements that are reshaping rosters for the upcoming season. While the main teams in the country are maneuvering to strengthen strategic sectors, international football also promises to experience busy days, with impactful transfers, battles for promising talents, and opportunities arising as the window turns.

Follow below the main news, movements, and rumors that are stirring up managers, agents, and fans around the world.


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Goalkeeper to Mengão

Gil Vicente, from Portugal, accepted Flamengo's offer for goalkeeper Andrew on Monday, about 1.5 million euros (around R$ 9.4 million) + 10% of a future sale.

The expectation is that the athlete will arrive in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday to sign a four-year contract with the club, according to journalist Venê Casagrande.

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Photo: Disclosure/Gil Vicente

Change at Real

On Monday, Real Madrid announced the dismissal of Xabi Alonso and his technical team, following the defeat against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Former full-back Álvaro Arbeloa takes over the team temporarily. Arbeloa was leading the B team of the Spanish club, Real Madrid Castilla.

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Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP

Top Scorer Stays!

Cruzeiro announced on Monday morning the renewal of the contract of striker Kaio Jorge, top scorer of the Brazilian Championship in 2025. The new contract of the striker with the Raposa will last until 2030.

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Photo: Gustavo Aleixo/Cruzeiro

Important Return

São Paulo announced on Monday the return of defender Dória after 11 seasons. The player, who was at Atlas FC in Mexico, had a brief loan spell with the tricolor in 2015.

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Photo: Disclosure/São Paulo

European Reinforcement

Corinthians Women's team gained a new reinforcement for the season, Ana Vitória, 25, returns to the São Paulo team after seven years of European football. The midfielder signed a contract until 2028.

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Photo: Disclosure/Rodrigo Gazzanel/Corinthians

Leaving?

Teammates of Bruno Fernandes claim that the Manchester United captain has "lost patience" with the club's management and may be leaving in the next transfer window. The crisis in the relationship between the midfielder and the management intensified after the dismissal of Ruben Amorim on the 5th of this month, according to The Sun newspaper.

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Photo by PETER POWELL / AFP

Coming Back?

Lucas Paquetá has reached an agreement with Flamengo on personal terms, all on the player's side. Now the negotiations depend on the agreement between the Brazilian club and West Ham, Paquetá's current club. The information released on journalist Fabrizio Romano's profile is that the player is determined for the deal to happen and for him to wear Flamengo's jersey again soon.

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(Photo: Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP)

Bento to Italy

Genoa, from Italy, reached an agreement with Al-Nassr for the signing of goalkeeper Bento. The deal will be in the form of a loan with a purchase option set at 9 million euros (approximately R$ 59.5 million). The information was disclosed by journalist Fabrizio Romano.

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Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

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