What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Tuesday, June 3nd 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Cuca plans a training match at Arena MRV to give Dudu match fitness, potentially debuting for Atlético-MG against Internacional before the Club World Cup break.

• Atlético-MG prioritizes signing a defensive midfielder, but reinforcements are only expected in the official July transfer window, despite speculation around players like Arão, Pituca, and Thiago Mendes.

• Atlético-MG has three players called up for World Cup qualifiers: Junior Alonso (Paraguay), Alan Franco (Ecuador), and debutant Iván Roman (Chile).

Bahia

• Bahia has 16 players who have already played seven or more matches in the 2025 Série A and, therefore, cannot be transferred to other clubs in the same division this season.

• Bahia expressed interest in goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira but considers the €12 million (approximately R$77 million) asking price from Casa Pia too high and is evaluating more affordable alternatives in the market.

Botafogo

• Botafogo has renewed interest in Martín Ojeda, an attacking midfielder from Orlando City, who has excelled in MLS with 8 goals and 6 assists. The club previously attempted to sign him in 2022, but negotiations with Godoy Cruz did not progress.

• Botafogo is close to signing striker Arthur Cabral from Benfica for around €15 million, with a contract until 2029. The Portuguese club is likely to accept the offer to recoup part of their 2023 investment.

• Botafogo is optimistic about signing Joaquín Correa, an Argentine striker from Inter Milan, whose contract ends in June, allowing for a free transfer. Correa has made 22 appearances this season, scoring two goals and providing three assists.

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Ceará

• In an interview with Blog do Kempes, Vina denied requesting a salary between R$500,000 and R$700,000 to return to Ceará, as previously reported, stating: "If I wanted to make money at the club's expense, I would have taken legal action and earned much more."

• Goalkeeper Bruno Ferreira renewed his contract with Ceará until the end of 2027. He has been with the club since 2023, with 52 appearances, but is currently recovering from injury and competing for a spot with Fernando Miguel.

• Botafogo is negotiating the signing of a striker from Benfica for approximately R$97 million, and Ceará is entitled to around R$2.5 million through FIFA's solidarity mechanism (2.6%).

Corinthians

• Organized supporters of Corinthians occupied Parque São Jorge in protest against poor management, demanding changes to the statute and voting rights for Fiel Torcedor members, with banners reading “Corinthians has been bleeding for years” and direct criticism of Augusto Melo and Osmar Stabile.

• Council member Paulo Juricic resigned from Corinthians' Ethics Committee after voting for the removal of Romeu Tuma Jr., citing personal reasons. He later attempted to retract his resignation without success, amid the club's political crisis.

• Following a protest led by Gaviões da Fiel, interim president Osmar Stabile increased security at the youth training center and banned agents from the premises, responding to fans' demands for greater oversight in youth categories after 87 signings under Augusto Melo's management.

Cruzeiro

• With Alexandre Mattos' departure, Pedro Junio takes on a more active role in Cruzeiro's football operations, alongside Pelaipe and Jardim, while the club considers appointing a former player to liaise with the squad.

• Cruzeiro will participate in a friendly tournament in Espírito Santo in July during the Brasileirão break to maintain match fitness and scout potential reinforcements.

• Kaio Jorge reveals Lyanco's provocation during a derby against Atlético-MG, jokingly calling the defender "half a psychopath."

Flamengo

• Jorginho arrives in Rio on Friday for medical exams and to sign with Flamengo for the Club World Cup.

• AS newspaper warns European clubs about Arrascaeta's standout performances in the Club World Cup, highlighting him as Flamengo's main reference.

• Plata will be released from Ecuador's national team and return to Flamengo on Friday to continue his recovery ahead of the Club World Cup.

Fluminense

• Fluminense president Mário Bittencourt ruled out André's return for the Club World Cup and revealed attempts to sign Neymar and inquiries about Cristiano Ronaldo. The club is seeking two to three reinforcements before the transfer window closes on June 10.

• Fluminense is monitoring Léo Jardim from Vasco as a potential successor to Fábio, who renewed until 2026. The goalkeeper declined four renewal offers from Vasco and can sign a pre-contract with another club starting in July.

• Fluminense is preparing to debut in the Club World Cup on June 17 against Borussia Dortmund in the USA. Canobbio is expected to be fit, while Bernal is racing against time to recover from injury and bolster the team.

Fortaleza

• Forward Allanzinho from Fortaleza is on Athletico-PR's radar to strengthen their attacking options in the second half of the season.

• Midfielder Pol Fernández may leave Fortaleza; according to director Sérgio Papellin, the player has underperformed and may be used as a bargaining chip if not sold.

• Introduced as the new football director, Sérgio Papellin promised changes to Fortaleza's squad, demanded greater commitment from players, did not rule out departures, and stated that Vojvoda "will have to reinvent himself" to restore the team's prominence.

Grêmio

• Grêmio is looking to sign a creative midfielder and a right-footed center-back, while also monitoring potential departures to adjust the budget.

• The medical department at Grêmio is currently full, but Amuzu and Luan Cândido may return for the match against Corinthians; most players are expected to return only after the Club World Cup.

• Grêmio could advance in the Copa Sudamericana and will face Universidad Católica of Ecuador, after defeating Alianza Lima, with hopes for progress and reinforcements after the Club World Cup.

Internacional

• Inter is seeking a full-back, center-back, defensive midfielder, and two forwards in the next transfer window to strengthen the squad for the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil.

• Inter is dealing with a series of absences, with 12 players in the medical department, including Fernando, Vitinho, and Borré, who are expected to recover during the Club World Cup break.

• Inter will play the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 at the Maracanã on August 13, at 9:30 PM, and the second leg at Beira-Rio on August 20, at the same time.

Juventude

• Juventude is enduring an eight-match winless streak and will use the Brasileirão break to reorganize the squad and focus on training to recover in Série A. Coach Claudio Tencati and players emphasize the importance of this period to adjust the team, which currently has the league's worst defense and an ineffective attack.

• Forward Sorriso, formerly of Juventude and currently at Famalicão in Portugal, is expected to be permanently signed by the Portuguese club for around €1.5 million. Juventude, holding 25% of his rights, is set to receive approximately R$2.45 million from the deal.

Mirassol

• Mirassol will have an over 40-day break without official matches due to the postponement of the 12th round and the Brasileirão pause for the Club World Cup. The team's next match will be against Fluminense, with the date to be determined by CBF.

• Mirassol, underestimated by critics, is surprising in Série A with 17 points after defeating bottom-placed Sport, defying predictions of a quick relegation. The team now faces a 40-day break and will aim to secure the necessary points to remain in the top tier.

Palmeiras

• Defender Robson, 18, has been called up by Ramon Menezes to the Brazil U-20 national team, following Aranha, Benedetti, and Luighi, marking his first call-up as captain of Palmeiras' U-20 squad.

• Lacking opportunities at Atlético-MG, full-back Caio Paulista may be transferred to another club in mutual agreement with Palmeiras. Meanwhile, defender Bruno Fuchs, involved in the exchange, has a purchase option set at €3.5 million (R$22 million).

Santos

• Santos is considering an offer for midfielder Matko Miljevic, formerly of Boca, Argentinos Juniors, Montreal (where his contract was terminated and he was banned from MLS for playing in an amateur tournament under a false name and assaulting an opponent), Newell’s, and currently at Huracán, where he has 5 goals and 5 assists in 24 matches.

• Gabriel Brazão, a standout for Santos in 2025, has received inquiries from Galatasaray (Turkey), Porto (Portugal), and Chelsea (England), but the club does not intend to negotiate unless presented with an irresistible offer.

• Santos has dismissed technical manager Fabrício Vasconcellos, who lost autonomy with the arrival of Alexandre Mattos. Vasconcellos was appointed by Pedro Martins and has previously worked with Flamengo, Vasco, Botafogo, Athletico-PR, Cruzeiro, and the Portugal U-18 national team.

São Paulo

• After Pablo Maia's injury, São Paulo inquired about Diego Pituca but declined the exchange proposed by Santos. Bahia and Atlético-MG also showed interest, but negotiations did not progress.

• Cruzeiro is set to permanently sign Marquinhos, formerly of São Paulo and linked to Arsenal. São Paulo will receive approximately €75,000 (R$486,000) through FIFA's solidarity mechanism.

• Athletico-PR attempted to sign Igor Vinícius, whose contract is ending without a renewal agreement with São Paulo, and is negotiating with Wellington Rato, who may leave Vitória and compete in the Copa do Brasil for Furacão.

Sport Recife

• Defender Thiago Heleno received offers from Sport and Paysandu, but the former Athletico player is expected to sign with the Pará-based team, currently at the bottom of Série B.

• Sport has shown interest in winger Wellington Rato, who is leaving Vitória, and has already sought information from the player's agent.

• Sport officially announced the mutual termination of striker Arthur Sousa's contract and thanked him for his services.

Vasco

• Vasco offered a salary of R$900,000, a contract until 2030, and signing bonuses in installments to Léo Jardim, who requested over R$1 million and full payment of the bonuses. The goalkeeper wants to stay at the club and awaits a response.

• Andrey Santos is expected to start in Ancelotti's debut for the national team against Ecuador, possibly in a new two-striker formation. CBF president Samir Xaud welcomed the squad and reaffirmed support for the coach.

• Philippe Coutinho's agent is in England negotiating the termination of his contract with Aston Villa, which could facilitate his stay at Vasco. The Rio-based club awaits his release and is confident in the player's desire to remain in the city.

Vitória

• Vitória has shown interest in defender Mateo Gamarra from Cruzeiro and may include midfielder Wellington Rato in a swap deal to facilitate the negotiation.

• Defender Bruno Uvini obtained a court-ordered termination of his contract with Vitória, citing delayed wages and FGTS payments, while the club accuses him of abandonment. He is claiming approximately R$5 million.

• Vitória received offers from Göztepe (Turkey) and a Japanese club for Janderson, the team's top scorer this season, and is willing to negotiate if the offer is deemed advantageous.