Fluminense is very close to hiring striker Yeferson Soteldo, Santos. The goal of the Rio club is to reinforce the cast for the Club World Cup, where it is due to debut on June 17 against Borussia Dortmund.
The intention of Tricolor is to acquire the player definitively, but there is a barrier: the value of the negotiation. According to ‘GE’, the boards of both teams seek to reach an agreement to take the negotiations ahead.
Journalist Lucas Musetti of ‘UOL’ said that, according to a Santos leader, Flu should not reach the amount requested by Santos.
In this way, Fluminense “runs against time” as the registration window for the World Cup ends on June 10.
Soteldo had suffered an injury on April 15, but was summoned and is playing at the Venezuela Games in the World Cup qualifiers on this date FIFA.
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Soteldo’s performance and contract
In return to Santos in 2025, Soteldo acted in 17 matches and gave two assists, but did not balance the nets. The 27 -year -old striker started the 2025 season with Santos after returning from a loan to Grêmio.
In February this year, the Venezuelan had the bond with the São Paulo club extended until December 2028. In addition, it received a salary increase, receiving $ 650,000 per month. At the time, the player did not agree to start dealings with Atletico-MG, who was interested in acquiring it.
Soteldo had a spell prominently for Grêmio in the 2024 season, with 41 games, seven goals and four assists, where he was also led by coach Renato Gaúcho. After returning to Santos, he faced physical problems.
When will Fluminense and Santos close by Soteldo?
Santos has doubts about Soteldo’s continuity due to recurring muscle injuries. Nevertheless, the club is not willing to make it easier for the player to leave, which has difficulty conversations with Fluminense.
Cariocas are committed to finding a financially viable solution for both parties to register the striker in time for the Club World Cup.
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Soteldo numbers with Santos
- 6 Seasons (2019 to 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025)
- 161 Games
- 21 goals
- 28 Assistance
Fluminense at the Club World Cup
| Data | Time (Brasilia) | Adversary | Game location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/06/2025 | 13H | Borussia Dortmund | MetLife Stadium, Nova Jersey |
| 21/06/2025 | 19h | Ulsan Hyundai | MetLife Stadium, Nova Jersey |
| 25/06/2025 | 16h | Mamelodi Sundowns | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
