After debut, Ruan Sales praised by Martinelli: “Very skilful and intense”

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·9 Juli 2026

After debut, Ruan Sales praised by Martinelli: “Very skilful and intense”

Midfielder Ruan Sales made his debut for Fluminense’s senior team in the 6-1 thrashing of Nova Iguaçu on Wednesday at the Maracanã. After the match, Martinelli praised the Xerém gem and said the 18-year-old has the potential to earn a place in the squad led by Luis Zubeldía.

The number 8 highlighted the midfielder’s technical quality and intensity, and also said the youngster’s style of play appeals to the Argentine coach.

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— He’s a great player from Xerém, like so many others. I haven’t followed him closely enough to talk much about his characteristics, but whenever he trains with us he shows that he’s a very technical, intense player and has the traits Zubeldía likes: movement and playing with the ball.

Finally, Martinelli spoke about Ruan Sales’s development and did not rule out the possibility of the midfielder becoming a permanent part of the senior squad.

— I think that by moving up and training with us, he’ll keep improving more and more. It’s possible that he can help us in the second half of the season.

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