Grêmio is still looking in the market to sign a center-back to partner Gustavo Martins following the departure of Viery, who was sold to Fiorentina.
According to ge, the coaching staff believes that veteran Kannemann, at 35, is not physically capable of handling an intense run of matches.
The Tricolor’s problem is its financial limitations when it comes to investing in a replacement. The club has a strict salary cap and wants to avoid major spending on the purchase of economic rights.
The names of Argentinians Matías Moreno and Nicolás Valentini, both linked to Fiorentina, have emerged as alternatives for the position.
Talks for Moreno, however, have not progressed. The player prefers to remain in European football, and the Italian club is demanding a permanent transfer, which rules out the loan deal the team from Rio Grande do Sul was hoping for.
As for Valentini, the Tricolor hierarchy is being cautious and has not confirmed any progress in negotiations so far.
While the board searches for new options, coach Luís Castro has been testing internal alternatives. But the assessment is that the current squad urgently needs a major signing to strengthen the defense.
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