Zubeldía’s call, Arias friendship: inside Millán’s Fluminense move | OneFootball

Fluminense made moves in the last days of the transfer window and confirmed the signing of two new players. One of them is the defender Millán from Nacional-URU. According to the portal ge, the behind-the-scenes of the Colombian's arrival at the club show the involvement of characters well-known to the tricolor fans.

The first is Zubeldía. The Argentine coach personally reached out to present the sports project and emphasize the club's interest, a gesture that weighed in the final decision. Millán also spoke with Jhon Arias, a former Fluminense player. The defender has publicly stated that he is friends with the Palmeiras player.

The Tricolor overcame competition from three other Brazilian teams, which were also monitoring the defender's situation. Despite the interest, Fluminense's quick response and the direct involvement of the coach secured the advantage in the race.

Millán arrives to strengthen the defensive system and is expected to compete for a position with Freytes, who has been the target of criticism from fans in recent performances. The signing expands the options in the sector and increases internal competitiveness in the tricolor defense.

The medical exams and contract signing are expected to be completed this Tuesday. Millán will not be able to play in the Campeonato Carioca, as the registration deadline for the competition has passed. However, the expectation is that the defender will be available to make his debut in the Campeonato Brasileiro, against Remo, in Belém.

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