Nino signals desire to leave Zenit, eyes new challenge in Europe | OneFootball

The defender Nino, formerly of Fluminense and currently with Zenit in Russia, wishes to change clubs in the next transfer window. According to Bruno Andrade from ESPN, the player has put his name on the market and indicated his intention to continue in European football, even with the possibility of being negotiated by the Russian club.

Zenit, in turn, is open to proceeding with a transfer. The team is considering releasing the defender to open a new foreign player slot in the squad, something strategic within the regulations of Russian football. Thus, a departure is seen internally as feasible.

Initially, Nino does not intend to return to Brazil at this time. One of the factors weighing on his decision is the well-being of his son, who has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. There is an understanding that the structure for monitoring and supporting the child's development would be better in other European countries than in Russia, which reinforces the athlete's search for a new destination on the continent.

Nino left Fluminense at the end of 2023 after making his mark in the club's recent history, being the captain in the conquest of the 2023 Libertadores. Now, he awaits proposals to determine the next steps in his career.

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