Globo.com reports that Fernando has returned to Chapecoense. The club has officially announced the return of the 26-year-old Brazilian left-back, Fernando, who came through the club's youth academy. He made his professional debut for Chapecoense in 2022, played 48 games, and became a starter before being sold to Athletico Paranaense, where he spent three years. In the current season, he played for Ceará, which he joined in January 2026, making 32 appearances across Série B, the Copa do Brasil, the Copa do Nordeste, and the Campeonato Cearense. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €400k.