Viery sold to Fiorentina after rapid rise at Grêmio
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:18 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Grêmio center-back Viery has been sold to Fiorentina in a transfer deal worth approximately R$100 million. Once considered surplus and with limited playtime, the 21-year-old established himself as a starter under new coach Luís Castro in 2026, putting together an impressive season. Following his emergence, Grêmio extended his contract before the transfer, securing a fixed fee of 15 million euros and performance bonuses. The sale fulfills Grêmio's budget target.
- •Viery sold to Fiorentina for around R$100 million.
- •The defender was previously not in Grêmio’s plans.
- •New coach Luís Castro recognized Viery's potential early in 2026.
- •Grêmio extended Viery's contract before the transfer.
- •The deal includes performance bonuses and a sell-on percentage.
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — From surplus to a million-pound sale! The Viery U-turn at Grêmio
"In just six months, the career of 21-year-old center-back Viery underwent a radical transformation. The youngster, who was not in Grêmio’s plans at the end of last year, turned things around, becam...
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