What happened?
Brazilian midfielder Fabinho is free to sign after leaving Al-Ittihad following World Cup 2026 participation.
Why is this important for Brazil?
The departure of Fabinho does not directly affect the Brazilian team, which is already competing in the 2026 World Cup. However, the loss of an experienced player may be felt in the next match.
What comes next?
The Brazilian team faces Australia in the next match. Fabinho will not be present, but the team can count on other experienced players to ensure a win.
Recently, the Brazilian team won against Norway 1-2, but lost the next game to Scotland. The team needs to recover and regain their winning streak.
Fabinho accumulated 111 games, 7 goals, and 8 assists for Al-Ittihad. The passage through Saudi Arabia ends a cycle initiated after years of standout performance in Europe.
Fabinho shone in Europe
Before transferring to Saudi Arabian football, the midfielder built the most expressive stages of his career in Europe. At Monaco, he played 233 games and scored 31 goals. At Liverpool, the club that earned him global recognition, he played 219 games, scored 11 goals, and provided 9 assists.
As a Brazilian team player, the midfielder also had passes through Rio Ave and Real Madrid B.
Fabinho is free to sign
Fluminense-born Fabinho does not have a new club defined and remains available for transfer.
Recent Form: LWWWD (last 5 games) Recent Result: Brazil 1-2 Norway (2026-07-05) Goals This Season: 7 scored, 1 conceded (+6 goal difference) League Standing: 1st in World Cup, 7 pts, 2W-1D-0L from 3 games Next Fixture: vs Australia (away, 2026-09-25)
