What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Thursday., July 10th 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG will face Bahia without Everson and Rony, both suspended, but Arana returns as they await a midfield replacement.

• Patrick suffered a stress fracture in his lower back and will miss upcoming matches while undergoing treatment.

• With Everson suspended, Gabriel Delfim will start in goal after renewing his contract until 2029 with a high release clause.

Bahia

• Uruguayan striker Lucho Rodríguez, struggling at Bahia, drew interest from Ajax, but no official offer has been made.

• Coach Rogério Ceni confirmed Bahia is prioritizing offensive reinforcements during the transfer window.

• Negotiations for Patrick Sequeira cooled due to Casa Pia’s high asking price, which would make him the most expensive goalkeeper signing in South America.

Botafogo

• Al-Rayyan (Qatar) made a formal offer for Gregore. The deal is advanced, and Botafogo likely won’t match the salary offered.

• Davide Ancelotti impressed with his calm demeanor and communication, demanding his staff learn Portuguese within a month.

• Coach Renato Paiva was fired for adopting a defensive strategy. Davide Ancelotti was appointed his replacement.

Bragantino

• Midfielder Nathan Camargo (19) was loaned from Red Bull Bragantino to Remo for the Série B season.

Ceará

• Ceará eliminated Sport Recife on penalties to reach the 2025 Copa do Nordeste semifinals, earning R$ 4.8 million and keeping hopes of a fourth title alive.

Corinthians

• Midfielder André Luiz returned to Corinthians U-20 after knee surgery kept him out for four months.

• Left-back Diego Palacios recovered from injury but may leave the club; Austin FC has shown interest.

• Former Corinthians striker Pedro, now with Zenit, was named the third-best U-20 winger in one-on-one duels globally.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro opened contract renewal talks with Matheus Pereira, seen as a priority.

• Leonardo Jardim denied conflicts with Alexandre Mattos and emphasized collaboration before Mattos moved to Santos.

• With the window reopening, Cruzeiro may release players who haven’t played seven league matches.

Flamengo

• Matheus Gonçalves scored twice for the U-20 and wants to stay but may leave if not promoted to the senior team.

• Flamengo is negotiating renewals with Filipe Luís, Varela, and Wallace Yan, but talks with Pedro and Arrascaeta have stalled.

• De la Cruz will fill in for the injured Pulgar but remains under watch due to past knee issues.

Fluminense

• Under Renato Gaúcho, Fluminense has surpassed its 2024 first-round point total, with 20 points in 11 games.

• After being eliminated by Chelsea at the Club World Cup, Fluminense will face Cruzeiro on July 17 at Maracanã.

• John Kennedy may return from Pachuca, where he scored 9 goals in 22 matches but is unhappy.

Fortaleza

• Fortaleza is negotiating to sign midfielder Santiago Longo from Belgrano, who is asking R$ 8.2 million.

• Goalkeeper João Ricardo apologized for his costly mistake and promised to bounce back with fan support.

• Marinho was suspended for two matches and may miss the Clássico-Rei; the club seeks a temporary suspension of the ban.

Grêmio

• Grêmio inquired about striker Romarinho (34), who is a free agent, but hasn’t made an offer.

• Young winger Alysson (19) is breaking through in 2025 after being discovered via a childhood video.

• Kannemann has recovered from the flu and may return against Cruzeiro.

Internacional

• Internacional revealed R$ 850 million in debt and began discussions on adopting the SAF model for financial sustainability.

• The club faces key matches against direct league rivals before the Copa do Brasil knockouts.

• Internacional reached the CBF limit of nine foreign players, complicating future signings.

Juventude

• Juventude reshaped its squad with 9 exits and 5 signings during the league break, including Gabriel Veron and Lucas Fernandes.

• After failing to sign Gatito Fernández, Juventude is looking for an experienced goalkeeper. Ivan (Internacional) is a possible target, but talks haven’t started.

Mirassol

• Mirassol is close to signing striker Francisco da Costa (30) from Cerro Porteño on loan.

• The team beat Araçatuba 7–0 in a friendly ahead of its Brasileirão return.

• Promising goalkeeper Lacerda (20) was sold to Al Khor (Qatar), even though he never debuted for the first team.

Palmeiras

• Allan (21), a youth product, extended his contract until 2029 and is seen as a potential replacement for Estêvão.

• Goalkeeper Aranha, from the U-20 team, also renewed his contract until 2029.

• Midfielder Pedro Lima said goodbye to Palmeiras after 10 years. He played on loan in England and Croatia and is now a free agent.

Santos

• Santos beat Desportiva Ferroviária 3–1 in a friendly, but full-back JP Chermont was left out and may leave despite transfer interest.

• The club renewed midfielder Hyan’s contract until July 2027 despite offers from Atlético-MG, Vitória, and Portland (USA).

• Striker Guilherme Bahia (19) signed a four-year contract with FC Kryvbas (Ukraine). Santos kept 15% of future sale rights.

São Paulo

• São Paulo inquired about Ecuadorian right-back Bryan Carabalí but negotiations stalled as Barcelona de Guayaquil preferred a permanent transfer.

• The club is open to selling Lucas Ferreira (20) for no less than €10 million (~R$ 65 million).

• São Paulo is close to signing striker Gonzalo Tapia (23) on a one-year loan from River Plate.

Sport Recife

• The coach stated that Sport Recife is seeking reinforcements for all positions and values players who match the club’s profile and finances.

• Midfielder Augusto Pucci (17), from the U-20 squad, could win his third title and has attracted interest after a strong MadCup performance in Madrid.

• Sport confirmed the signing of midfielder Matheusinho, returning from Europe after playing for Santa Clara.

Vasco

• Goalkeeper Léo Jardim became the highest-paid at his position in Brazil after renewing with Vasco. Only Coutinho earns more on the team.

• Loide Augusto returned to training after taking time off to support his mother, who had a stroke in Angola.

• Vasco renewed contracts with Léo Jardim, Vegetti, Rayan, and Coutinho, maintaining the team core as requested by coach Fernando Diniz.

Vitória

• Vitória traveled to Porto Alegre with three new signings, pending registration to debut.

• Club president Fábio Mota admitted planning errors and promised changes to improve results.

• Mota also said the club seeks at least four more players—a left-back, an attacking midfielder, and two wingers—with decisions resting on the new coach’s evaluation.