Could they fit your team? Five veterans who could return in 2026 🇧🇷 | OneFootball

The mid-year window is getting closer, and negotiations will soon HEAT UP behind the scenes. Whoever moves first, therefore, could gain a huge advantage.

In this scenario, OneFootball brings a list of FIVE veterans who are emerging as interesting options for Brazilian clubs from the second half of the year onward.

Would any of them fit your team? Check out the names below and leave your comment!

Douglas Santos, 32

Left-back Douglas Santos, 32, is under contract with Zenit until June 30, 2027 — which could be an obstacle.

Russian clubs, however, are barred from competing in continental tournaments (such as the Champions League).

As a result, if he stays at Zenit, Douglas Santos will continue playing only domestic competitions in Russia.

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Fabinho, 32

Fabinho is under contract with Al-Ittihad only until June 30. He was already on the radar of Fluminense and Palmeiras at the start of the year.

At the time, no agreement was reached. But now, with Fabinho becoming a free agent, Brazilian clubs may have a bit more ease.

Fabinho will be at the World Cup.

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Andrei Girotto, 34

Former Palmeiras player Andrei Girotto will be a free agent when his contract with Al-Taawoun expires at the end of June.

Andrei Girotto has been playing as a center-back, but he can also play as a defensive midfielder.

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Rodinei, 34

Former Flamengo player Rodinei, a right-back, is under contract with Olympiacos until June 2027. In 2025/26, he played 37 matches, with five goals and five assists.

At the end of the year, Rodinei will be able to sign a pre-contract with another club. To avoid the risk of losing him, Olympiacos could negotiate the right-back's sale.

Athletico are interested in Rodinei.

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Fred, 33

Fred is under contract with Fenerbahçe until June 2027, but the midfielder is constantly the subject of inquiries from Brazilian clubs.

In 2025/26, Fred played 45 matches for Fener (25 as a starter and 20 coming off the bench), with four goals and five assists.

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