Fluminense seeks to sign Thiago Silva for 2024 and negotiates with another

With the captain Nino in the sights of Nottingham Forestfrom the EnglandO Fluminense is preparing to reinforce the defensive system for next season. After the unprecedented title of Conmebol Libertadores Cuptwo big names come into Tricolor’s sights: Thiago Silvaof ChelseaIt is Antonio Carlosof Orlando City. Furthermore, the return of Manuel in February 2024 is seen as good news for the club.

Thiago is the name that catches the most attention. At 39 years old, the defender has been the management’s desire for four seasons and has a contract with the English club until June next year, being free on the market from July 1st. However, Fluminense’s desire is to have the player already in South American Cup, which will be played in February. The idea is to have something similar to what happened with Marcelowho had a pre-contract to defend the club from July 2023, but managed to terminate his contract with the Olympiacosfrom the Greeceand arrived in February this year.

Antônio Carlos was close to reinforcing the club Xerém already this season. Created by Fluminense, passed through Flamengo, Corinthians It is Palm trees, even accepting the tricolor proposal, but was unable to obtain release from Orlando City. The difference for the negotiation this time is that the defender will be free on the market at the end of this year. Conversations between both parties remain well underway.

Finally, Manoel should be used again next year. Suspended for eight months by Conmebol after testing positive for the substance ostarine, he could return to the squad in December this year. The player tested positive after the 5-1 defeat against River Platein the group stage of the Liberators.