Even with more than a month to go before the next transfer window opens, Grêmio’s board is already mapping out squad moves for the second half of 2026. The main goal of the club from Rio Grande do Sul is clear: avoid major spending, focus on bargain deals and, above all, sell players to raise cash.
After investing around R$ 100 million at the start of the year, the Tricolor will not do the same again. See how the club is structuring its priorities:
The Search for Reinforcements
Priority at Right-Back: The main weakness of Luís Castro’s team is the right flank. At the moment, the specialists in the position (Marcos Rocha and João Pedro) have lost space, forcing the coach to use forward Pavon there as a makeshift option.
Necessary Sales and Replacements
Grêmio is not hiding its financial need to negotiate players in order to bring in funds.
Highly valued assets: Midfielder Gabriel Mec and center-back Viery — both young and current starters — are the main candidates to be sold.
Replacements: If those sales go through, the board will need to look for new replacements on the market so as not to weaken the starting team.
Arthur’s Situation
The midfielder is only on a loan deal (from Juventus, Italy) until June 30.
Despite the mutual desire for the player and Grêmio to continue together, there is still no agreement with the Italian club. Without a deal, the tendency is for the player to leave Porto Alegre.
Cutting the Wage Bill
To ease the pressure on its finances, the club also plans to move on players who have been little used by Luís Castro before this break in the calendar.
Names such as Dodi, Monsalve, João Pedro and André Henrique are at the front of the line of possible departures.
Center-back Kannemann has also been playing infrequently, but he has a different status because he is considered a key leader behind the scenes.
Background: The 6 signings in the first half of the year
To understand the current caution, it is worth recalling the club’s recent moves. Grêmio brought in six names at the start of the year:
With financial investment: Leo Pérez and Nardoni (midfielders), Tetê and Enamorado (forwards).
Without transfer fees: Weverton (goalkeeper, contract termination) and Caio Paulista (left-back, loan), both formerly of Palmeiras.
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