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In addition to the controversy with Maicon, another fact drew attention to Grêmio’s victory over Bragantino on Monday night: Renato Portaluppi’s long talk with São Paulo midfielder Claudinho, on the Arena grass, just after the final whistle. The Grêmio coach was caught by television cameras asking questions about the player’s contract and admitted to having probed the situation of the jersey 10.
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At the post-match press conference, the Grêmio coach said he likes Claudinho’s football and admitted that he questioned him about the situation in Bragantino. Renato also said that he does this frequently and that he “went limp” when caught up in the conversation.
– I spoke with him. I asked how long the contract was going to be. How I talked to other players. I am always ahead, thinking about the future. I don’t know if I’ll be in Grêmio, in another club. But I try to talk to the players. Know the intentions of the year, for next year, if you would like to be with me in the club where I work – Renato admitted.
I think he is a great player. Now I don’t see Claudinho, I have seen him since last year. But not only with him. I speak with several players, you who did not understand. Today, all of a sudden, I went limp.
– Renato Portaluppi
Claudinho received praise from Renato – Photo: Ari Ferreira / Red Bull Bragantino
Against Grêmio, Claudinho completed his 17th match with Bragantino at the Brasileirão. Therefore, he cannot play for another Serie A team in the current competition. In September of last year, he renewed until the end of 2023 with the São Paulo club.
Grêmio is looking for a midfielder to reinforce the squad. Tricolor had talks with Gastón Ramírez, but the negotiation fell back from a position of the Uruguayan, who must remain in Sampdoria, Italy. The gaucho club is now looking for a player in the international market and has a week to close the window.
– The club that is next year, whether in Grêmio or another, I will look for some players. And I will speak to them. It is so. We have to think ahead. You don’t have to finish the championship and try. You have to program yourself. I’m paying a compliment to a great player, Claudinho – added Renato.
The victory saw Grêmio jump to eighth place at Brasileirão, with 27 points and one round to play, in a postponed match with Goiás. Next Thursday, Tricolor will face Juventude in the second match of the round of 16 of the Brazil Cup.
