League: FIFA World Cup Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Trades

Brasileirão giants make transfer moves ahead of 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:18 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Brasileirão giants make transfer moves ahead of 2026 season

Summary

As the FIFA World Cup concludes, Brazilian clubs are active in the transfer market for the upcoming 2026 season. Atlético-MG has brought in Léo Duarte while parting ways with Junior Alonso and Hulk, whose contracts ended mutually. Botafogo has made several signings including Paulinho and Lucas Monzón, while offloading players like Neto and Nathan Fernandes. Fluminense adds veterans Thiago Silva and Hulk, while Palmeiras has secured Barboza from Botafogo. On the coaching side, Vasco appointed Pedro Emanuel and is addressing internal legal matters related to ownership issues. This latest wave of transfers highlights the ongoing shifts within the Brasileirão teams as they prepare for the new season.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Key Details

•Atlético-MG signs Léo Duarte; Hulk and Junior Alonso depart.
•Botafogo acquires Paulinho and Warleson; multiple players leave.
•Fluminense brings in Thiago Silva and Hulk from Atlético-MG.
•Vasco names Pedro Emanuel as head coach amidst SAF negotiations.
•Palmeiras secures Barboza from Botafogo.

Latest Updates

10:18 AMYahoo Sports — All the transfer moves of the Brasileirão giants

What they're saying

"
With the end of the FIFA World Cup, attention now turns to the 2026 season in Brazilian football!And there’s already been plenty of movement in the market! Check out the latest transfer updates from...
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

LA Galaxy Real Madrid Atletico Madrid FIFA World Cup Soccer