Fluminense grow pessimistic over signing of defensive midfielder | OneFootball

Fluminense is in the market looking for reinforcements for the next season. However, the management is not mentioning any names so as not to disrupt negotiations. Despite this, some details end up leaking to the press, such as the interest in midfielder Mandaca, who played for Juventude in 2025.

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Even with Juventude's relegation, Mandaca was one of the highlights and attracted the interest of some clubs. Bragantino, Internacional, and Athletico Paranaense want the player, which makes Fluminense pessimistic.

According to sources close to the Tricolor, the directors know that Mandaca was not thrilled with the possibility of transferring to Fluminense, as he believes the Tricolor squad would not offer him many opportunities.

In 2025, Martinelli and Hércules were starters in the position, with Facundo Bernal, Nonato, and Otávio as options. Even Lima can play a bit further back. With all these names, Mandaca would have fewer opportunities, in the athlete's view. The matter may have a resolution in the coming days.

The Fluminense squad has been on vacation since the team finished its participation in the Copa do Brasil. They will return in January, when the club will start playing in the Campeonato Carioca and the Campeonato Brasileiro.

* Content from Gazeta Press.

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