The Athletico board considered Everaldo's salary request high and also saw increased competition for the player. Athletico is seeking an immediate backup for Kevin Viveros and views Everaldo as a way to add experience to the squad. Amid talks to leave Fluminense, Everaldo was left out of the squad list for the 1-1 draw with Bahia. Coach Zubeldía stated that Everaldo and the management are analyzing his situation, and that he could not say anything more. The coach added that he is not aware if there is anything concrete preventing the player from playing and that this is a subject the player and management will address.

According to Globo.com, the arrival of a new player for the position should allow the tricolor team to negotiate for Everaldo. Athletico-PR is the main interested party in the number 9. Both the player's staff and the club understand that leaving is the best path. Despite wanting a different environment, the forward maintains a professional attitude, continues working normally, and remains available to help the team while negotiations do not advance.

Globo.com reports that Athletico made an inquiry to understand the financial conditions and Fluminense's willingness to release Everaldo. There is real interest from Athletico, but no official offer has been made yet. The expectation is that talks will progress over the week, and Athletico is optimistic about having the financial capacity to meet the terms, whether for a loan or a permanent transfer.

Athletico-PR is interested in signing Brazilian striker Everaldo from Fluminense. According to ESPN, Athletico-PR has initiated the first contacts and aims to advance the deal this week. Athletico-PR views the 34-year-old as an alternative to their current forward, Kevin Viveros. Fluminense wants to sign a new high-impact number 9 before negotiating Everaldo's exit. Everaldo is currently the number 9 for Fluminense and has a contract until the end of this year. The forward joined Fluminense in February 2025. His current market value is €400k, according to Transfermarkt. In the 2025/2026 season, he has scored one goal in three domestic league appearances.