Globo.com reports that Grêmio officially announced on Friday the signing of left-back Caio Paulista, who is on a one-season loan from Palmeiras with a contract that includes a purchase option. The player is in Porto Alegre and was present at the team's re-presentation on Friday afternoon at CT Luiz Carvalho, where he underwent his first medical examinations.

Palmeiras has arranged a one-year loan for Caio Paulista to Grêmio because the player was not included in coach Abel Ferreira's plans. The loan follows his return from a loan at Atlético-MG for the 2025 season, where the club decided against exercising its purchase option. Upon his return to Palmeiras, it was known he would not be utilized, and the club was seeking a new team for him. Journalist Venê Casagrande initially reported the information about the deal with Grêmio, which was confirmed by ge.