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Carlos Vinícius Says Rivals Approached Before He Chose Grêmio, As Form Tops Brazil’s 2026 Charts

His contract runs to December 2026 with an automatic 2027 renewal triggered by a World Cup call-up for Brazil or Portugal.

Overview

  • Carlos Vinícius said Botafogo, Corinthians and São Paulo contacted him before he signed for Grêmio after leaving Fulham as a free agent.
  • He explained he chose Grêmio because the club made a concrete offer and showed the strongest interest during talks.
  • Since arriving in July 2025, he has scored 21 goals in 23 matches for Grêmio and leads the 2026 national scoring list.
  • He has recorded two hat-tricks this year, one against São Luiz in the state championship and another versus Botafogo in the league.
  • Record reports he has 9 goals in 10 appearances for Grêmio in 2026, underscoring the surge that has elevated his profile.