Paysandu has started negotiations to retain striker Mauricio Garcez, who is on loan from his parent club, Avaí. The club's objective is to renew the loan with the team from Santa Catarina. According to ge, President Roger Aguilera began discussions with the player's agent last week. The deal is not considered straightforward because Garcez has attracted interest from other clubs that competed in the Second Division this year. Avaí had also loaned the player to Juventude during the first half of 2025.