The Tricolor will pay R$29 million to Fortaleza for 70% of the player’s economic rights.
Fluminense’s first signing for 2025 has been announced. It is the defensive midfielder Hércules from Fortaleza, who becomes the most expensive signing in the history of the Rio de Janeiro club. The 24-year-old player’s 70% economic rights were acquired for R$29 million. Discover the latest football updates at best football scores app.
This signing surpasses that of Facundo Bernal, who was brought in earlier this year for R$20.2 million from Defensor, Uruguay.
When adjusted for inflation, depreciation of the Real, and other factors, Hércules is the fourth most expensive player ever signed by Fluminense. In 2012, Thiago Neves was signed from Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia for R$16 million, which would be approximately R$38 million at today’s exchange rate. Adjusted for these factors, the second most expensive signing was Rafael Sóbis at R$32 million, and the third was Richarlison, at R$29 million.
Hércules’ transfer to Fluminense also has significant value for Ceará. With this sale, he becomes Fortaleza’s most expensive player sale, bringing a huge profit for the Leão do Pici. He was purchased in 2022 for just R$250,000.
During his time at Fortaleza, Hércules made 136 appearances, scored 19 goals, and provided five assists. At 24 years old, he has signed a five-year contract with Fluminense and will be officially presented at the Carlos Castilho training center after completing his medical exams. Lead the pack with BBscore football.
