Zenit established a value for the departure of defender Nino, which is of interest to Fluminense. The Laranjeiras club is already planning the next season, and the center of attention is the return of the former captain in 2026.
According to ge’s investigation, conversations between the clubs have been reopened and the defender is interested in returning to Brazilian football.
The Russian team agreed to negotiate Nino for amounts between 8 and 10 million euros (around R$50 million to R$62 million). The figure is considered high in the Brazilian market, but Fluminense is evaluating alternatives to make the operation viable.
The Russian club had spent 5 million euros at the beginning of 2024 to take him from Tricolor.
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Will Nino return to Fluminense?
Even though he prioritizes staying in Europe, Nino welcomes a possible return.
The final decision will depend on the progress of negotiations and Fluminense’s willingness to invest heavily in recovering one of the team’s greatest recent symbols.
Nino non Fluminense numbers
- 5 seasons (2019 to 2023)
- 244 games
- 13 goals
- 7 assists
Fluminense changes in 2026
The interest in repatriating Nino comes amid Tricolor’s search for new defenders. The club already has Thiago Silva, Freytes, Ignacio, Thiago Santos, Igor Rabello and Davi Schuindt, but the coaching staff defends the arrival of an elite defender.
During the last window, Fluminense even approached Zenit for Nino’s return, but there was no green light from the Russians. Now, with more planning time and needing to strengthen the defense, the club is once again looking for the defender, thinking about 2026.
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