Ajax intends to contact Fluminense in the short term for the services of (22). This is reported by the Brazilian newspaper UOL at least. The Amsterdam team is urgently looking for reinforcement for the midfield.
It is an open secret that the current number five in the Eredivisie would prefer to add an experienced controller to the selection this month. For that reason, the alleged interest in Martinelli is striking. Although the Brazilian mainly plays his matches in the defense position, he is ‘only’ 22 years young. He has already played 169 games for Fluminense. According to UOL Ajax has been following Martinelli’s achievements closely for months and watched his performances in the Copa Libertadores with great interest.
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That tournament, also known as the South American version of the Champions League, was won by Fluminense. The Brazilians were too strong for Boca Juniors with a 1-2 score on November 4. Martinelli appeared at the kick-off. He also recently made an appearance at the World Club Championship. Martinelli provided an assist in the semi-final against El Ahly and also played ninety minutes in the final against Manchester City, which was clearly a few sizes too big (4-0). Martinelli has a contract with Fluminense until mid-2025.
2024-01-04 21:37:49
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