During a press conference held on Tuesday, President Mário Bittencourt admitted that having Fernando Diniz as coach is a key factor in attracting players to Fluminense. Many athletes are eager to work with the coach. In addition to this, the Tricolor team is the current champion of the Libertadores and will compete in the tournament again in 2024.
According to Bittencourt, the team’s planning is based on what they have been doing so far. Homegrown players are given opportunities, such as Lucumí, who is in great shape, Douglas Costa, Terans, among others. Many players choose to join Fluminense because they believe in the project, even when they receive bigger offers from other clubs. The club’s participation in the Libertadores and the chance to work with Diniz are decisive factors in their decision.
For instance, the signing of Renato Augusto was finalized within an hour. He was informed about Fluminense’s interest and immediately expressed his desire to play for the team, with Diniz as coach. Similar deals were made with players like Douglas Costa and Gabriel Pires. Bittencourt concluded by stating that Fluminense is currently unable to make significant purchases in the transfer market.