Ex-Inter and Fluminense forward Walter agrees deal with Gauchão third-tier Farroupilha | OneFootball

Walter has agreed a move to Farroupilha for the 2026 season, with an official announcement expected shortly. The 36-year-old centre-forward previously represented Inter, Fluminense, Goiás and Porto.

According to Globo.com, the Pelotas club will contest the Copa Federação Gaúcha de Futebol from next week, then the Terceirona Gaúcha from September.

Farroupilha last played 18 months ago, on 27 October 2024, in the Terceirona. Financial problems kept them out of all competitions in 2025. The hierarchy are also overseeing construction of the Arena Ninho do Cardeal.

Walter arrives from Atlético de Alagoinhas in Bahia, where he featured in seven matches across the Copa do Brasil, Série D and the Campeonato Baiano, all as a substitute, without a goal or an assist.

He returns to Rio Grande do Sul during a special family moment, with his wife, Maria de Fátima, pregnant with a girl.

His most recent stint in the state was with São Borja in 2023, when he played once for 12 minutes. Before that he made five appearances for Pelotas.

Launched into senior football by Inter, he stayed there until 2010 before being sold to Porto. His career has also taken in Cruzeiro, Fluminense, Athletico, Atlético-GO, Paysandu, CSA, Vitória, São Caetano, Botafogo-SP, Santa Cruz, Amazonas and Goiânia, among others.

Source: Globo.com