Representatives from Newcastle were present at Arena Grêmio on Sunday, March 1, to watch 21-year-old defender Viery. It has been reported that the 'Magpies' have been observing the player for years, and Botafogo made two unsuccessful bids for him earlier in the year. Viery renewed his contract in January, extending his deal until the end of 2029 with a release clause of around 50 million euros for foreign clubs.