Xerém academy graduate Gustavo Scarpa back on Fluminense’s radar | OneFootball

Raised in Xerém, midfielder Gustavo Scarpa has once again become a topic of conversation behind the scenes at Fluminense. People close to the player and the club confirm initial contacts, still in the preliminary stage, about a possible return to the Tricolor. This information was disclosed by journalist Paulo Brito.

The main difficulty at the moment is financial. Atlético-MG, the club holding the player's rights, is asking for around R$ 30 million, a value considered high by the Tricolor management within the planning for the 2026 season.

Despite the troubled history in the past, when Scarpa left Fluminense after unilaterally terminating his contract due to salary delays, the current relationship between the player, his staff, and president Mário Bittencourt is considered calm. The legal disputes are behind them and are not seen as an obstacle to a potential negotiation.

With limited opportunities in the team led by Jorge Sampaoli, Scarpa views the possibility of returning to Fluminense favorably, especially due to the competitive schedule planned for 2026, which includes the Copa Libertadores. Additionally, the midfielder maintains a strong connection with Rio de Janeiro.

Scarpa has a contract with Atlético-MG until the end of 2027, but unlike previous transfer windows, he is open to hearing proposals. The player has already received inquiries from both the national and international markets. However, so far, there has been no official contact between Fluminense and Atlético-MG.

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