According to Globo.com, Portuguesa has signed midfielder Thiaguinho. Portuguesa announced the signing of the 28-year-old Brazilian midfielder for the remainder of the season. The player, who was developed at Corinthians, joins from Operário-PR, for whom he played in the Série B do Brasileirão last season. He has not yet featured in 2026. Thiaguinho signed a contract with the club until the end of 2026 and is already available for coach Fábio Matias. His career has also included time at clubs such as Botafogo, CRB, and Juventude.