Galo's move for Fred stalls, find out why

Galo's move for Fred stalls, find out why Atlético-MG’s dream of bringing in defensive midfielder Fred for the second half of 2026 is still alive, but the current situation remains uncertain. After spending a month on vacation in Belo Horizonte, the player had to report back to Fenerbahçe, in Turkey, and talks for his immediate release are currently stalled, according to ge. 🛑 The Sticking Point in the Negotiation Galo has done its homework and already has an agreement in place with the midfielder, covering salary and contract length. The main issue, however, is the Turkish club. Fenerbahçe’s demand: The European club has Fred under contract until June 2027 and will not let the Brazilian leave without significant financial compensation. Atlético-MG’s position: The black-and-white club’s board is not willing to make a major financial outlay for this signing right now. The transfer window opens on July 20. The alternative: If the deal does not happen in this window, Atlético can wait until the end of the year, when Fred will be able to sign a pre-contract. The player has already publicly expressed his desire to return to Brazil to play for the team he grew up supporting. ✈️ Preseason in Europe and “Mystery” Online With no agreement in place, Fred is fulfilling his contractual obligations. On Monday, before boarding, the player’s agent posted a photo at the airport with a message that sparked curiosity among fans: “Have a safe trip, brother! God be with you. Great things are coming!” Despite the black-and-white fans’ hopes, the midfielder’s schedule with the Turkish side has already been set: June 24 to July 2: Medical exams and the first phase of training at the Topuk Yaylası hotel complex in Duzce (Turkey). July 5 to 14: Second stage of preparation for the 2026/2027 season, to be held in Austria. 📊 Breakdown of the Last Season In the season that just ended, Fred remained a consistent presence for Fenerbahçe. The team had a strong campaign but ended up as Turkish runner-up with 74 points, three behind archrival Galatasaray. Check out the midfielder’s numbers in 2025/2026: Matches played: 45 Goals scored: 4 goals Assists: 5 assists This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.