The coach Alex stated that Kauan Lindes, a 22-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder, was almost removed from the squad due to bad behavior. Alex said that Lindes had been put out of the group and had almost reached an agreement with another team, but it did not happen. Lindes is currently on loan at Athletic Club from Botafogo, with his contract at the parent club running until December 2030. In the 2025/2026 season, he has scored 3 goals in 7 Série B appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €350k as of May 2026.