What Happened in Brazilian Soccer Yesterday (Wednesday, June 4nd 2025)

Atlético-MG

• Atlético-MG aims to reach the top six before the Club World Cup break, maintaining their unbeaten home record and focusing on a Libertadores spot.

• Dudu is the 20th signing under Atlético-MG's SAF ownership, which has invested heavily in signings since 2023 to rebuild the squad for competitiveness and financial return.

• After the Club World Cup, Atlético-MG will face a decisive sequence of matches against top-four teams, along with the Sudamericana playoffs and the Copa do Brasil round of 16 — all within just 15 days.

Botafogo

• Botafogo 3 x 2 Ceará, Botafogo's home, Brasileirão Série A, Highlights.

• Cruz Azul has joined Botafogo in the race to sign Luka Jović, opening talks with Milan. The Mexican club is optimistic, counting on the player’s interest in playing in Mexico.

• Santos and Grêmio are disputing the signing of defender Adryelson, currently at Anderlecht. Santos is pursuing a loan and may use a Botafogo debt as leverage in the negotiation.

• Botafogo is awaiting approval from John Textor to confirm the return of goalkeeper Gatito Fernández, who is expected to sign through December 2025. Gatito, a club idol, would strengthen the squad for the expanded Club World Cup after playing for Cerro Porteño.

Bragantino

• Red Bull Bragantino will see the return of defender Guzmán Rodrigues and forward Lucas Barbosa for the match against Bahia after serving suspensions.

• Forward Arthur Sousa has been loaned from Red Bull Bragantino to América Mineiro.

• Forward Werik Popó has been loaned from Red Bull Bragantino to Fagiano Okayama in Japan.

Corinthians

• Corinthians will shut down their U-18 team due to the lack of an official calendar and an excess of youth players. The squad will be reassigned to a "B U-20" team with over 30 players and no competition.

• Corinthians loaned midfielder Alex Santana to Grêmio until the end of 2025, though the club still owes R$12.37 million to Athletico-PR for his signing.

• Defender William Magiezi, 19, left Corinthians’ youth system after his contract was not renewed due to off-field issues, despite being a U-20 standout and Copinha 2024 champion.

Cruzeiro

• Cruzeiro plans to invest R$19 million to sign center-back Victor Gabriel from Internacional, a player coach Leonardo Jardim appreciates and sees as a solution for the defensive line.

• Vitória has made loan offers for Lautaro Díaz and Mateo Gamarra, both underused at Cruzeiro.

• Coach Leonardo Jardim has decided that Cruzeiro should renew the contract of Matheus Pereira, a key player and focal point of the team.

Flamengo

• Flamengo will receive R$1 million from the Rio de Janeiro government to set up the "Casa Flamengo" at Icon Park in Orlando during the Club World Cup.

• Varela surprised by playing as a defensive midfielder for Flamengo, showing commitment and highlighting the trust given by coach Filipe Luís and teammates.

• Arrascaeta revealed he no longer dreams of playing in Europe, values his achievements with Flamengo, and praises his professional relationship with coach Filipe Luís.

Fluminense

• Fluminense is negotiating the signing of a left-footed center-back to compete with Freytes, despite president Mário Bittencourt’s recent statements that the defense was complete. The change may have come at the request of coach Renato Gaúcho after reevaluating the backline.

• Fluminense could have the returns of Cano, Canobbio, Keno, and Bernal for the Club World Cup debut on June 17 against Borussia Dortmund. The competition will take place in the U.S. with 32 teams, and Fluminense is in Group F.

• Fluminense officially pulled out of the race to sign Nico López after internal evaluations, despite positive signs from the player. The club is still searching for reinforcements to fill the four remaining spots on their Club World Cup roster.

Grêmio

• Grêmio is looking to reinforce its defense and midfield but is facing financial and regulatory constraints in the domestic market.

• Grêmio confirmed a mild ankle sprain for Braithwaite and the recovery of Amuzu. Both may play against Corinthians.

• Midfielder Franco Cristaldo, currently underperforming, may leave Grêmio if Vélez Sarsfield submits a financially viable offer. The club continues to pursue midfield reinforcements for the next transfer window.

Internacional

• Midfielder Matheus Dias will return to Internacional in June after a loan spell in Portugal, reinforcing the midfield following Fernando Reges’ injury.

• Internacional is monitoring Juventude’s Caíque to replace the injured Fernando but will face competition from Grêmio and must negotiate his transfer fee.

• Internacional has 11 players in the medical department due to a grueling 2025 calendar. Some are expected to return in June or July, while more serious injuries may take up to nine months to recover.

Juventude

• Juventude U-17 lost 3–1 to Vasco in the national tournament, with a goal from Nathan, placing the team 12th on the table. They will face Progresso in the state championship on Saturday after winning the first leg 1–0.

• Following their loss to Grêmio, Juventude entered a break until June 23, with a full return in July. Players Gustavo (goalkeeper), Rodrigo Sam (defender), and Luiz Henrique (forward) remain in the medical department recovering from injuries.

Mirassol

• Due to the postponement of the 12th round and the Club World Cup break, Mirassol will go over 40 days without official matches. The team will return in Round 13 against Fluminense, with the date to be determined by the CBF.

• Mirassol is investing R$8 million to renovate its stadium, Maião, upgrading VIP boxes, replacing railings with glass, and rebuilding the benches. This is part of an ongoing modernization effort that already includes a refurbished façade and facial recognition system.

Palmeiras

• Santos, under new football director Alexandre Mattos, is trying to sign right-back Mayke, 31, who is nearing the end of his contract with Palmeiras. They hope to close a deal without a transfer fee, leveraging Mattos’ relationship with the club.

• Palmeiras striker Paulinho may need another surgery on his tibia, which could sideline him until the final stretch of the 2025 season.

• Attacking midfielder Kevin, 22, a standout at Shakhtar Donetsk, is being pursued by RB Leipzig, which offered over €35 million (about R$204 million). The Ukrainian club is holding out for at least €50 million (R$291 million).

Santos

• Despite playing in the second division, Santos was the 5th most profitable Brazilian club from player sales in 2024, earning R$183.6 million. Highlights include Marcos Leonardo’s transfer to Benfica for R$81.6 million and Joaquim to Tigres for R$36 million.

• Santos is negotiating a contract termination with Julio Furch, who is suing the club over unpaid wages and threatens legal action. The forward hasn’t played in six months and earns around R$1.3 million per month.

• Alexandre Mattos has started his integration as Santos’ new football executive, already making the rounds at the CT Rei Pelé and Vila Belmiro, though he has not been officially confirmed by the board.

São Paulo

• Midfielder Matheus Alves, 20, from São Paulo, has drawn interest from CSKA Moscow. The club is demanding at least €10 million (R$64.1 million) for his transfer.

• São Paulo has extended the contract of 18-year-old full-back Nicolas Bosshardt until 2029. Bosshardt has 95 appearances and 13 goals in the youth setup, has trained with Stuttgart’s U-21 team through a partnership, and is being monitored by Barcelona.

• Former Fulham striker Carlos Vinícius is being considered by São Paulo to replace the injured Calleri and could boost the team’s attack after spells at Benfica, Tottenham, PSV, and Galatasaray.

Sport Recife

• According to reports, Gustavo Maia failed his medical and did not sign with Criciúma.

• After just 20 days and four matches in charge of Sport, Portuguese coach António Oliveira was dismissed. The club will have to pay a R$6 million termination clause.

• Sport is looking for a new coach, with Daniel Paulista and Jair Ventura among the candidates.

Vasco

• Six Vasco players, including goalkeeper Léo Jardim, have contracts expiring in December and will be able to sign pre-contracts with other clubs starting in July. Only a few are currently negotiating renewals, and the futures of players like Alex Teixeira and Jair are uncertain.

• Bruno Costa, formerly of Fortaleza, is the top candidate for the director of football position at Vasco, vacant since Marcelo Sant’Ana’s departure. CEO Carlos Amodeo favors him, but the club is evaluating other options and plans to decide this week.

• Taking advantage of the break in games, coach Fernando Diniz is assessing youth players at Vasco, including striker GB, a standout in the U-20 team. Other young athletes have also been training with the main squad at CT Moacyr Barbosa.

Vitória

• Vitória has shown interest in signing Argentine forwards Juan Dinenno and Lautaro Díaz, both of whom have seen limited playing time at Cruzeiro.

• On loan at Vitória, forward Léo Pereira may have his loan extended, depending on his performance and Cruzeiro’s evaluation.

• Vitória has made loan offers for Lautaro Díaz and Mateo Gamarra, who are not being used frequently at Cruzeiro.