Fluminense is firmly in the market in the search for another option for the center forward. Coach Luís Zubeldía explained the team’s moves to become increasingly competitive.
An official “9 shirt” is the great desire of the management and coaching staff. John Kennedy is the current starter and Cano, returning from injury, is the other option. Everaldo was traded to .
“We have John Kennedy, who is very important, he is very mature, he had a great second half, and we have Cano, who I hope we have soon because he is super important. We are trying to find the best position. To reach it doesn’t just depend on what I want, but also on the other side. We are working very consciously, I need someone who fits into what I do. I believe that the arguments have to be based on what we need. John Kennedy is a very dynamic striker. We will continue working”, he explained.
The coach also made a point of praising the few reinforcements hired during the season. So far, only three players have arrived to reinforce the team, which left the coach satisfied.
“The signings have always been to improve the squad. The idea is that we are always working. We get together, we continue working, we saw many players in meetings… There were few signings, but they were all very good. I don’t want to change the team’s style”, he commented.
Gabonese striker Denis Bouanga, from LAFC-USA, was the main target, but the deal did not evolve. The made an offer for Alexis Cuello, from San Lorenzo-ARG, and is awaiting a response from the Argentine team.
A defender is also on the radar. However, the team will only make efforts to sign Nino, currently at -RUS. For now, the Russian team does not want to release the defender.
