Ganso informed the Fluminense board and coaching staff that he had conversations with another Série A club and requested not to play in order to avoid completing his 13th game. Playing this game would prevent him from leaving in the next transfer window. Sources cited by ge state that conversations are ongoing but are not considered to be at an advanced stage.

According to Globo.com, Ganso was removed from the Fluminense squad after he revealed interest from another club in signing him during the mid-year transfer window. The club stated in an official note that Ganso had informed management at the start of the week about another club's interest in his signing. As a result, Fluminense decided not to include him in the squad for the next two matches so he can decide his future. Ganso has a contract with Fluminense until December of this year and will be able to sign a pre-contract with another team starting next month, which would allow him to leave for free.

Ganso, a 36-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder, has played in 12 Brasileirão matches. If he plays in more than this number of matches, he will be unable to play in the competition for any other Série A club. His contract with Fluminense is valid until the end of the year, allowing him to sign a pre-contract from July. If Ganso does not play against Cruzeiro in the final match before the World Cup break, he will continue to be eligible to negotiate with a Brazilian club in the next transfer window. The player, who is an eight-time Brazil international, has a current market value of €350k, according to Transfermarkt.