Palmeiras pull out of race for Nino, Fluminense gain ground with Zenit | OneFootball

Fluminense has gained an important ally in its attempt to bring Nino back. Palmeiras has ended talks for the center-back and does not intend to resume negotiations in this transfer window. As a result, the Tricolor now has a clear path among the Brazilian clubs interested in the defender.

Palmeiras’ interest cooled after the signing of center-back Alexander Barboza, who belonged to Botafogo. The club’s board believes the defender’s arrival solved the main need in that area, making Nino no longer a priority for the rest of the season.

Meanwhile, Fluminense continues negotiating directly with Zenit. The club has already submitted an offer, received a counteroffer from the Russians, and is trying to reach an agreement on the fee and payment terms. Despite the obstacles, talks are still ongoing, and the Tricolor board remains interested in the return of the captain of the 2023 Copa Libertadores-winning team.

At the moment, the main obstacle remains Zenit’s asking price. Even so, with Palmeiras out of the race, Fluminense is now focusing its efforts on the negotiations and dreams of bringing back one of the biggest recent idols in the club’s history. It is worth remembering that the Tricolor also inquired about Thiago Silva’s situation in recent days.

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