What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Sunday, June 29th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG delayed payment of vacation bonuses, image rights, and rewards, worsening its financial crisis in 2025.

• The team returned to training focused on new signings and injured players’ recovery, despite budget restrictions for the upcoming window.

• Galo fan Fred revealed talks with Atlético-MG and his dream of playing at Arena MRV, though he plans to fulfill his contract with Fenerbahçe until 2027.

Bahia

• Léo Cittadini is no longer a Bahia player; his contract expired in June and he was no longer part of the plans.

• Bahia resumed training on Saturday (28th) at CT Evaristo Macedo, focusing on physical and technical preparation for competitions like Série A, Copa do Brasil, Copa do Nordeste, and Libertadores.

• Bahia U-20 drew 3-3 with Jacuipense after leading 3-0, ending the Baianão group stage with a stumble despite leading Group 1.

Botafogo

• Palmeiras 1 x 0 Botafogo, Club World Cup – Highlights.

• Botafogo has a purchase option for Kadu at $950,000 for 80% rights; the 19-year-old right-back joins on a one-year loan, starting in the U-20s but monitored by the first team.

• After World Cup elimination, John Textor fired coach Renato Paiva and is looking for a new attack-minded manager. The club has less than two weeks to prepare for Vasco on July 12.

• Lyon’s goalkeeper Lucas Perri is a target for Saudi club Neom, potentially offering over €15 million. Botafogo could earn up to €5.875 million from the deal due to a resale clause.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino extended striker Yuri Leles’ contract until 2029; the 18-year-old scored eight goals for the U-20 team in 2025.

• Bragantino returns to training on June 30 with Andres Hurtado suspended and three players recovering (Juninho Capixaba, Sant’Anna, Fernando), who might return against Corinthians on July 13.

Ceará

• Midfielder Lucas Mugni is on the radar of Boca Juniors, Grêmio, and Athletico Paranaense, according to journalist Jorge Nicola.

• Coach Léo Condé highlighted the return of Richardson, Fernandinho, and Aylon as key reinforcements for upcoming matches against Sport and Fortaleza.

• Ceará has ten players under contract until the end of 2025, including starters like Mugni, Fernando Miguel, Lourenço, and Aylon. Jorge Recalde, Bruno Tubarão, and Ramon Menezes are likely to leave.

Corinthians

• With most of the squad recovered, Gustavo Henrique, Raniele, and Gui Negão are training or in transition; Yuri Alberto continues treatment and could return in late July.

• Defender Iago Machado, a U-17 standout, has six goals in 2025 and is among the youth team’s top scorers.

• Sporting showed interest in Yuri Alberto, but Corinthians’ high valuation stalled the talks. The striker remains in physical recovery.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro is pushing for Matheus Gonçalves, but Flamengo is making negotiations difficult. The club is also monitoring defender Brayan Medina.

• With only eight matches played in 2025, Rodriguinho has the second half of the season to fight for a spot under coach Leonardo Jardim.

• Cruzeiro resumed training with Matheus Henrique transitioning physically and is preparing for the Vitória Cup against Defensa y Justicia and Banfield.

Flamengo

• Flamengo 2 x 4 Bayern Munich, Club World Cup – Highlights.

• Flamengo showed courage but made key errors and lost 4–2 to a superior Bayern in the 2025 Club World Cup.

• José Boto confirmed Flamengo is looking for a midfielder to rotate with Arrascaeta and a skillful winger for the upcoming transfer window.

• Erick Pulgar fractured his right foot against Bayern and could be out for up to three months.

Fluminense

• Fluminense faces Inter Milan this Monday (30th) in the Club World Cup round of 16, with Soteldo available after recovering from injury.

• John Kennedy, on loan to Pachuca, is unhappy with his playing time and could return, although a coaching change at the Mexican club might affect negotiations.

• Thiago Silva returned to training and may play against Inter Milan. Coach Renato Gaúcho praised his leadership and technical quality.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza is interested in signing 30-year-old midfielder Rodrigo Echeverría from León-MEX (17 games, 3 goals in 2025).

• Despite rumors, Fortaleza did not make an offer for Igor Coronado due to his high salary, but the club continues to search for a creative midfielder.

• Yago Pikachu revealed that his contract has an automatic renewal clause based on appearances, and he expects to meet the requirement with 32 games played in 2025.

Grêmio

• Grêmio canceled Caíque’s signing after medical exams showed knee issues. Luan Cândido returns to reinforce the left flank.

• The club is pursuing Danilo Barbosa from Botafogo but still needs to finalize salary details. Grêmio is also targeting reinforcements for defense and attack.

• Midfielder Gustavo Cuéllar is expected to be transferred in the next window, having lost space due to injuries and underperformance under Mano Menezes.

Internacional

• Inter will have injured players returning, with Bernabei potentially back for the Brasileirão’s restart against Vitória on July 12.

• The futures of Mercado, Fernando, and Bruno Henrique are uncertain as they may leave after this season.

• Internacional plans to loan out Lucca to secure more playing time, possibly to a European team or a Série B club.

Juventude

• Juventude added Hudson, Marcelo Hermes, Rafael Bilu, and Luan Cândido, with more reinforcements expected before the Brasileirão’s restart on July 14.

• Gabriel Veron joins on loan from Porto, while talks for goalkeeper Gatito Fernández face delays in his release.

Mirassol

• In 2025, only 36.8% of Mirassol’s goals were scored by strikers — a sharp drop from 61% in 2024. The club is investing in new attackers and technology to improve.

• Mirassol and Grêmio Prudente played a training match behind closed doors, with squad rotations across three 30-minute periods.

• Veteran striker Léo Gamalho hasn't played in almost four months despite being injury-free. He played only eight matches and scored twice in 2025.

Palmeiras

• Palmeiras 1 x 0 Botafogo, Club World Cup – Highlights.

• By reaching the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup, Palmeiras secured $13 million (approx. R$72 million) in prize money.

• Goal scorer Paulinho aggravated a previous injury and may require surgery after the tournament, with recovery estimated at 2–3 months.

• Palmeiras advanced in negotiations to sign 25-year-old Paraguayan forward Ramón Sosa from Nottingham Forest.

Santos

• Santos expressed interest in 24-year-old Uruguayan forward Brian Rodríguez, but the deal is complicated by high costs and a pending legal issue.

• Midfielder Miguelito, loaned to América-MG, was suspended for five matches by the STJD for racial abuse and had his appeal denied.

São Paulo

• Maik, São Paulo’s 20-year-old right-back, expected to be promoted after Igor Vinícius’ departure, suffered a thigh injury and will be out for 4 to 8 weeks.

• Seven players remain in the medical department after the team’s return, including Luiz Gustavo, Calleri, Lucas Moura, and Ferreira, possibly missing the Flamengo match on July 13.

• São Paulo could earn €495,000 (~R$3 million) from Lucas Perri’s potential sale by Lyon to Neom, due to FIFA’s solidarity mechanism. Leeds and Neom are both interested.

Sport Recife

• Sport’s squad remained almost unchanged during the break, with only two players coming in and two out. The club seeks reinforcements to escape the relegation zone.

• The club is asking between €12–15 million for Zé Lucas, a price deemed too high by Barcelona, which withdrew from negotiations. Talks with Betis and Sevilla are ongoing.

• Defender Rômulo (21), under contract with Atlético until 2027, was offered to Sport, which is evaluating the signing.

Vasco

• Santos and Palmeiras showed strong interest in Brian Rodríguez, who was also a Vasco target. However, Vasco did not submit a formal offer and backed off.

• Vasco is interested in Matías Sepúlveda, a standout left-back from Universidad de Chile (23 games, 2 goals, 4 assists). The Chilean club wants to extend his contract and raise his release clause to $2 million.

• Vasco idol Geovani Silva is in critical condition in the ICU after three cardiac arrests over two days. He has faced past health issues, including cancer and heart problems.

Vitória

• Vitória is close to signing Panamanian striker Ismael Díaz, with negotiations advancing and a bid exceeding $1 million expected.

• Despite a loss in the last round, Vitória qualified for the U-20 Baianão round of 16 and will face Jequié over two legs.

• Vitória focused on fitness and technical training on Sunday. Defender Neris ran around the pitch in recovery, while Jamerson and Kauan remain in the medical department.