Overview
- Head coach André Jardine confirmed negotiations with Fluminense for midfielder Vinícius Lima and said he hopes the deal is completed quickly.
- Multiple reports describe a one‑year loan with an option to buy for Lima, with paperwork prepared ahead of the Feb. 9 Liga MX deadline.
- ESPN, citing two unnamed sources, reported Lima will join for Clausura 2026, though no official club announcement has been issued.
- Separate talks for Fluminense fullback Gabriel Fuentes were widely reported as advanced, but a late disagreement scuttled the loan, according to César Luis Merlo.
- The pursuit follows recent Brazilian additions Raphael Veiga and Rodrigo Dourado and has fueled online buzz, including a viral Lima clip and memes.