Gremio HubGremio has seven players with contracts until December 31, 2026 and can already sign pre‑contracts with any interested club
The Gremio board has started reviewing the situation of seven athletes whose ties end on the last day of 2026, allowing them from July 1 to negotiate freely with other teams. The club must decide quickly who will stay in the squad for the 2027 season.
Who is on the list and what are the specifics?
| Player | Contract status |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rocha | Contract until 31/12/2026 – out of planning |
| Caio Paulista | Contract until 31/12/2026 – out of planning |
| Dodi | Contract until 31/12/2026 – out of planning |
| Willian | Contract until 31/12/2026 – out of planning |
| Cristian Pavón | Contract until 31/12/2026 – possible renewal |
| Francis Amuzu | Contract until 31/12/2026 – possible renewal |
| Carlos Vinícius | Contract until 31/12/2026 – automatic clause until 2027 |
Marcos Rocha, Willian, Dodi and Caio Paulista are not part of the long‑term plans. High salary and performance below expectations are the main reasons for a possible release before the contract expires.
Why can Carlos Vinícius stay?
The striker has a clause that guarantees automatic renewal until 2027 if he plays in 60 % of the season’s matches. In an interview before the friendly against Cascavel, he said he is calm and that the matter will be handled internally between player and club.
Amuzu and Pavón: candidates for staying
Francis Amuzu and Cristian Pavón have earned spots among Luis Castro’s starters and are priorities for a possible renewal. The main hurdle is their high wages; the board is weighing whether keeping the current salaries justifies the performance shown throughout the campaign.
What does this mean for the 2027 plan?
Decisions on these seven athletes will directly affect the squad overhaul for the next season. If Gremio releases the four players outside the plan, the payroll will shrink, creating room for new signings. The board has only a few months to decide who will remain in Luis Castro’s project and who will end their cycle at the Tricolor.
What’s next?
Beyond the July transfer window, the club is already beginning to shape a new phase of restructuring. The choices made now will define the team’s profile in 2027, influencing both competitiveness in the Brasileirão and Gremio’s financial health.
