Another one! Former Vasco player faces arrest over unpaid child support | OneFootball

The Rio Grande do Sul Court of Justice has issued an arrest warrant against former player Douglas dos Santos, ex-Vasco, aged 43, for unpaid child support in the amount of R$ 26,270.73. The decision was handed down by the 6th Family Court of Porto Alegre and signed by Judge Antônio Claret Flôres. The case is being processed under judicial secrecy.

+ English giant seeks Vasco star and reveals that he and other club players may be called up; understand!

The warrant, issued in September 2024, orders Douglas to be imprisoned for 30 days in a closed regime, with the possibility of being transferred to semi-open if there are no available spots. The warrant is valid for two years. The arrest can be avoided by full payment of the debt.

In a statement, the former player’s defense, led by lawyer Christian Walker, said that all appropriate legal measures are being taken to resolve the judicial matter, emphasizing that the case involves sensitive issues and should be handled with caution.

Douglas dos Santos’ Career

Born in Criciúma (SC), Douglas played as a midfielder and had notable spells at Grêmio and Corinthians, winning important titles. At Grêmio, he won the Copa do Brasil and the 2017 Libertadores. At Corinthians, he was champion of the 2012 Club World Cup.

In 2014, Douglas was loaned to Vasco da Gama, then in Série B, helping the team return to Série A. That season, he was voted the best midfielder, finished as top scorer, and was the player with the most appearances for the club.

+ Vasco may have a last-minute absence against Palmeiras

After returning to Grêmio in 2015, he won more titles, including the 2016 Copa do Brasil and the 2017 Libertadores. He ended his career with stints at Avaí and Brasiliense, before announcing his retirement in 2020.

Douglas’ defense stated that they will appeal the arrest order and reinforced that all legal measures are being taken to resolve the case.

+ Follow Papo na Colina on social media: Thread, Bluesky, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok and Google News

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.