“Neymar has to want it”: Filé on star's possible Fluminense move | OneFootball

In an interview published by Setor Sul Podcast, Nilton Petrone, known as “Filé”, the coordinator of physiotherapy at Fluminense, commented on the possibility of Neymar wearing the tricolor jersey. The professional, who is one of the most experienced in the club's medical department, praised the forward but emphasized that adapting to internal processes would be crucial for any progress.

“Neymar is the last genius we have produced in Brazilian football. It's undeniable. What we need to know is how much Neymar wants, and what Fluminense proposes, he will propose, right. Thiago (Silva) is very close to Neymar, he has probably been talking to him, not just today, there was already that first moment at the World Cup,” said Filé.

“Neymar has to want it. That's the first thing. Then, he has to adjust to the commitment with the procedural protocols that Fluminense has today. Fluminense today is not a ‘la vonte’ club. It has processes. These processes are established and there is integration between the teams. Fluminense is an example of a multi, inter, and transdisciplinary team. It depends on him,” he added.

The coordinator also stated that the club would be open to helping the star if he decided to play for the Tricolor. “If you asked me: would you make it available? Obviously, how could you not make the club available to help an athlete? We do it for so many, so many athletes that few people know and who went to Fluminense.”

Neymar's name has resurfaced in connection with Fluminense behind the scenes. After speculations in the middle of the year, when the player received an offer to play only in the Club World Cup and revealed that the negotiation almost happened, journalist Rodrigo Dias, from the channel Ligados no Flu, stated that the star remains on the radar for 2026. According to him, the decision will depend on the club's presidential election.

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