Fluminense aim to sign a new striker before the start of the Brasileirão

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·20 de enero de 2026

Fluminense aim to sign a new striker before the start of the Brasileirão

After the end of negotiations with Hulk last week, Fluminense continues to search for a center forward for the remainder of the season. The management's goal is to have a new number 9 on the team by the start of the Brasileirão on January 28th, at 7:30 PM, at Maracanã, against Grêmio. However, the deadline is likely to be extended due to the "atypical market."

In a press conference held last Friday (16th), President Mattheus Montenegro discussed how changes in the Brazilian football calendar influence an atypical year and emphasized that the management continues with the plan to build the squad cautiously.

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Regarding the deadline, it's hard to say, this is an atypical year. The transfer window is open until March 3rd, but normally the Brazilian Championship started between March and April, but this year it starts on January 28th. It's a slightly different market, but Fluminense has always worked to have its squad assembled by the start of the Brasileirão. This year it starts earlier, and we hope to have our squad ready before the debut in the Brazilian Championship. But I can't guarantee it because we are analyzing signings very carefully, and we want high-profile players. And to do that takes time, it's natural for these negotiations to take longer. We will do our best to make them happen as soon as possible,” explained Montenegro.

The director also stated that the management is redirecting its focus to signing a high-profile player, even with the high market inflation.

Regarding values, the market is very inflated. I don't know how much it will cost today, but I understand that we can bring in a great player who will help us a lot,” said the president.

With Germán Cano and John Kennedy recovering from injuries, the Team of Warriors currently only has Everaldo and Lelê fit to take on the position.

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