Brazilian forward Italo, aged 23, is leaving Chapecoense to join South Korean club Jeonbuk on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. Due to the transfer, Italo will not be available for Chapecoense's Wednesday match against Flamengo. He joined Chapecoense in March 2024, with a contract that runs until November 2027. In the 2025/2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, Italo Vargas has made 15 appearances and has not scored a goal or provided an assist. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €1.00m.