Atlético-MG defines the departure of another player outside Brazil

This Sunday (21), Atlético-MG decided to transfer striker João Marcelo to Shabab Al-Ahli, a team from the United Arab Emirates. The agreement provides for the player to be loaned, with an option to buy clause at the end of the temporary contract.

The loan includes the possibility of definitive purchase

The negotiation model allows the Arab club to evaluate the athlete’s performance before deciding on a definitive acquisition. Apart from the interest from Shabab Al-Ahli, Santos were also closely monitoring the striker’s situation in the ball market.

Little room in the professional workforce in 2025

Throughout the season, João Marcelo had limited participation in Atlético’s first team. Hired after standing out for Guarani in the Campeonato Paulista, the player took the field 11 times in the black and white jersey and contributed one assist.

Strengthened performances among the under-20s

With no streak among professionals, the striker began to be used more frequently in Galo’s under-20 team. In this category, he played six matches and found the net twice, maintaining the rhythm of the game and looking for space to return to his main role.