Juventude may lose midfielder Mandaca to Grêmio, after the Tricolor Gaúcho agreed to a pre-contract with the player. The information was confirmed by ESPN and could yield financial benefits to the Caxias do Sul club.

What happened?

Mandaca, 24, has a contract with Juventude until the end of the season and was already free to sign a pre-contract. Grêmio is now negotiating with Juventude to have the player join the team in this window.

Why is this important for Juventude?

The possible transfer of Mandaca could bring financial benefits to the Gaúcho club, which currently occupies 19th place in Serie A, with 35 points in 38 games, and recent form DLDLD. Additionally, Juventude has scored 35 goals and conceded 69, with a goal difference of -34.

What comes next?

Juventude still has a chance to keep Mandaca, but if there is no agreement between the clubs, the player will join Grêmio in 2027. Meanwhile, the Caxias do Sul club is preparing to face Fortaleza EC at home on August 15, 2026.

Juventude comes from a 3-1 win over Sao Paulo on May 13, 2026, and is looking to improve its position in the table. With the possible transfer of Mandaca, the Gaúcho club may need to adapt and find new options to strengthen its squad.