What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Monday, July 28th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG reached an agreement with Reinier, pending Real Madrid’s decision on the split of economic rights.

• Alexsander arrived in Belo Horizonte for medical exams and to sign a five-year contract.

• Spartak Moscow is preparing an €8 million bid for left-back Guilherme Arana.

Bahia

• Jean Lucas is in the best scoring phase of his career: 15 goals in 95 matches.

• Lucho Rodríguez scored again after four months, reaching 8 goals in 2025.

• Coach Rogério Ceni highlighted the need for a left winger; the club faces high market costs.

Botafogo

• Botafogo rejected Burnley’s €4 million offer plus debt relief for Vitinho, aiming for €18 million.

• Artur, Vitinho, and Marlon Freitas return for the Brazil Cup match against Bragantino.

• Montoro (18) impresses even out of position and is a regular starter under Davide Ancelotti.

Bragantino

• Cleiton and Pedro Henrique will return for the match against Botafogo; Guzmán remains doubtful.

Ceará

• Galeano scored 3 goals in 6 matches post-break, key in wins over Fortaleza and Cruzeiro.

• Coach Léo Condé praised Vina, expected to be announced soon, and emphasized the team’s consistency.

Corinthians

• Due to a financial crisis, Corinthians is targeting low-cost, high-quality players with no transfer fees.

• The club is negotiating with Liga Forte União for a R$57 million advance in August.

• Main needs include wingers, a right-back, and a central midfielder for 2025.

Cruzeiro

• Lucas Silva reported a viral outbreak in the squad and praised the club’s medical response.

• Zé Ivaldo may be transferred before a mandatory buy clause activates; interest from Japan and Saudi Arabia.

• Fernando Henrique signed with Ukraine’s FC Oleksandriya until 2028 after leaving CRB.

Flamengo

• Flamengo set a new record with 8 straight home clean sheets in the Brasileirão.

• Carrascal arrives Wednesday for medicals and to sign with the club.

• Samuel Lino becomes Flamengo’s most expensive signing, arriving Tuesday from Atlético de Madrid.

Fluminense

• Fluminense is interested in Lucas Ribeiro, top scorer of the South African league and Club World Cup standout.

• The club made an offer for Vitinho, but faces competition from Saudi and Brazilian clubs.

• Renato Gaúcho averages seven substitutions per game post-Club World Cup due to squad fatigue.

Fortaleza

• Keny Arroyo, former Independiente del Valle player, was offered to Fortaleza after losing space in Turkey.

• U20 goalkeeper César is traveling with the squad for Tuesday’s game against Grêmio.

• Fortaleza ranks 18th in Série A with 14 points.

Grêmio

• The club remains optimistic about signing Róger Guedes from Al Rayyan, awaiting a contract response.

• Carlos Vinicius brings European experience and aims to contribute through 2026.

• Grêmio and Fortaleza face each other Tuesday in a relegation battle.

Internacional

• Internacional is demanding €2 million from Vasco for the transfer of striker David.

• Kaique Rocha and Matheus Dias were sold to Casa Pia and Nacional (Portugal), respectively.

• The team held a training match against São José-POA with players who didn’t face Vasco.

Juventude

• Juventude’s return to Caxias do Sul was delayed due to strong winds, postponing decisions about coach Claudio Tencati’s future.

Mirassol

• Botafogo-SP is finalizing the signing of striker Léo Gamalho from Mirassol.

Palmeiras

• Riquelme Fillipi (18) is set to renew his contract until 2029 after a strong season and a €6M offer from Wolverhampton.

• Patrik Mercado (22), from Independiente del Valle, was offered to Palmeiras for $6 million.

• Wendel is Abel Ferreira’s preferred choice to replace Ríos, but Zenit demands €17 million.

Santos

• Santos extended Robinho Jr.’s contract (age 16) until 2030; he's already integrated with the professional squad.

• Defender João Ananias (18) also renewed until mid-2030 and is a U20 standout.

• Zé Ivaldo may leave before triggering a mandatory buy clause; clubs from Japan and Saudi Arabia are interested.

São Paulo

• Igor Liziero signed a 3-year deal with CD Nacional (Portugal), reuniting with Paulinho Bóia.

• São Paulo ended its pursuit of Hugo Mallo and continues searching for a right-back.

• Despite a friendly meeting, Paulo Henrique Ganso will not return this season.

Sport Recife

• Vitória approved the release of winger Léo Pereira, who joins Sport at Daniel Paulista’s request.

• Three brands have shown interest in sponsoring the 2026 kit; the Umbro deal runs through 2025.

• Coaches Pepa and António were dismissed after poor results; Portuguese reinforcements have underperformed. The club is currently last in Série A.

Vasco

• Vasco wants to bring back Cauan Barros but must pay a R$500,000 clause and meet salary demands; Cruzeiro had offers rejected.

• CBF referee chief Rodrigo Cintra defended Léo Jardim’s red card for time-wasting, citing FIFA protocol.

• Vasco is negotiating Paulinho’s loan to Atlético-MG until 2026, with a $2 million buy clause if he plays 20 games.

Vitória

• Matheuzinho renewed his contract until 2029; he has 108 games, 12 goals, and 14 assists for the club.

• Since 2023, Vitória has spent R$50.7 million on signings; a third are currently on loan. The return so far is R$35.1 million.

• Under Thiago Carpini, the team had a 30% win rate; now 40% under Carille, who had a full training week ahead of facing Palmeiras.