Arias open to talks with Palmeiras, but Fluminense have first refusal | OneFootball

Palmeiras is negotiating the signing of John Arias, former Fluminense player. According to UOL, the Colombian attacking midfielder has given the green light to the São Paulo club and is willing to leave Wolverhampton, in England, to return to Brazilian football.

An idol at Flu, Arias left the club in July last year and had a remarkable stint: he played 230 matches, scored 47 goals, and won important titles such as the 2023 Libertadores, the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, and the Carioca and Taça Guanabara championships in 2022 and 2023.

The player’s idea is to return to a competitive environment to regain his best form and arrive at the World Cup in top shape. In England, although Arias has been used frequently, he has only two goals and one assist this season. Wolverhampton is at the bottom of the Premier League and is unlikely to avoid relegation.

Fluminense is closely monitoring the situation. The club has the right of first refusal should the player return to Brazilian football, a clause stipulated in the contract signed with the English team.

Wolverhampton is looking to recoup the investment made in signing the Colombian. Arias was bought for 17 million euros (about R$110 million), plus 5 million euros (R$32 million) in performance-related bonuses.

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