Mário Bittencourt denies Fluminense have approached Neymar | OneFootball

President used social media to stop rumors that went viral on Tuesday; speculation intensified after Thiago Silva’s post

The president of Fluminense, Mário Bittencourt, used his social media accounts on Tuesday night (12) to deny that the club is negotiating the signing of striker Neymar from Santos. The topic went viral among fans throughout the day.

Speculation about a possible move of Neymar to Laranjeiras gained momentum recently, partly due to a supportive post from defender Thiago Silva to the striker.

In his post, Mário was straightforward in denying the rumors: “Regarding Neymar, I clarify that there has been no recent contact between Fluminense and the player, or his staff.”

The president also emphasized respect for the São Paulo club, stating that everyone’s focus is on Santos’ current delicate situation in the fight against relegation. “Fluminense has immense respect for Santos and, obviously, both the club and the player are 100% dedicated to winning the remaining matches in the Brazilian championship,” he concluded.

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