Manoel seeks R$11m in compensation from Fluminense | OneFootball

Without a club since leaving Fluminense at the end of 2025, Manoel is taking the club to court seeking R$11 million in compensation due to temporary job stability, vacation pay, FGTS, and overdue bonuses. The information was published by GE, and Fluminense says it has not been officially notified about the matter.

In the document that ge had access to, Manoel complains about noncompliance with sports legislation, which requires the mandatory renewal of an injured player's contract until full recovery from the issue. He left the club at the end of 2025, after his contract expired, but claims he only recovered from meniscus surgery in March 2026.

The center-back was diagnosed with a knee injury in October 2025, and in December he was informed by the club that his contract would not be renewed for 2026. However, by law, he would have been entitled to a contract extension to treat the problem. Under sports legislation, when a player is injured, the employing club is required to renew the contract for the period expected for full recovery from the issue. But that allegedly did not happen.

In addition to the labor issue, the center-back is demanding payment of overdue vacation pay, FGTS, and bonuses totaling R$ 551,329.17. The document also includes coverage of the expenses for the surgery he underwent.

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