According to Globo.com, Brazilian attacking midfielder Ítalo Melo has been transferred to Joinville for the 2026 Série D. Attacking midfielder Ítalo Melo, 33, is Joinville's eighth reinforcement for the 2026 Série D. The club officially announced the signing on Tuesday, and the player is already training with the squad. This marks Melo's return to Joinville ten years after his first period with the team, where he played between 2014 and 2016. He joins from Juazeirense, where he made four appearances in the state championship in 2026.