Grêmio plans for second half after Arthur's departure
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:43 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Grêmio will not prioritize signing a new defensive midfielder following Arthur's exit midway through the year. The club faces financial constraints, focusing instead on potential reinforcements at right-back and in creative midfield roles. Juan Nardoni, back from injury, and Villasanti, a key asset returning from a major knee injury, are expected to fill the defensive midfield position. The club's vice president, Rafael Lima, indicated that a new signing is unlikely unless a significant opportunity arises.
- •Grêmio lost Arthur during the season due to financial issues.
- •Focus will be on right-back and creative midfield reinforcements.
- •Juan Nardoni and Villasanti are set to step into Arthur's role.
- •Vice president Rafael Lima ruled out new defensive midfielder signing.
- 1:43 PMYahoo Sports — New signing? Grêmio's plans after Arthur's exit 🧐
"Grêmio lost Arthur midway through the year, but signing a new defensive midfielder is not a priority for the club for the second half of the season.Facing financial difficulties, the board prefers to...
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