Juventude is preparing for the match against Ponte Preta next Sunday (14), with hopes of having midfielder Mandaca back, who has been cleared by the medical department. After recovering from ankle pain, Mandaca could be a key player for Maurício Barbieri's team in the Série B of the Brasileiro. The player has had a notable performance, scoring three goals and providing three assists in 19 matches in the 2026 season. Additionally, the club is keeping an eye on the market, as Mandaca has attracted interest from several clubs since the beginning of the year. Football director Almir Adami revealed that there were inquiries from seven Série A clubs, but no proposal was deemed advantageous. Juventude holds 40% of the player's economic rights, and there is an expectation that a sale might occur in the July transfer window if an attractive offer arises. Almir Adami emphasized that the club will not accept offers lower than R$ 6 million, as the intention is to replace Mandaca with a player of similar quality. If no interesting proposals come forward, Mandaca will fulfill his contract until the end of the year, aiding Juventude in their fight for promotion to Série A.