Athletico confirms right-back Dudu, ninth reinforcement for 2025

Athletico confirmed his ninth reinforcement for the 2025 season. This is the right-back Black27 years old, who was in Criciúma.

The player belonged to Fortaleza and arrives permanently at Furacão with a contract until the end of 2026. Dudu was revealed by Figueirense, played for Internacional, Atlético-GO, Fortaleza and Criciúma before arriving in Curitiba.

The full-back spoke about his characteristics and what he expects for the season at Athletico, which has Paranaense, Copa do Brasil and Série B on the calendar. Dudu will take on shirt 2.

“The fans can expect a lot of dedication, in every game during the 90 minutes and also in training. I’m here to give my best. Athletico’s shirt is heavy, the club has one of the best structures in Brazilian football. So, I didn’t have doubts when I received the proposal. I’m very happy and I just have to thank you for being here”, he stated.

“I arrive with renewed energy for this new challenge with Athletico. I know it will be a very important year for us. I want to ask the fans for their support in this year of recovery. We will do our best in Paranaense, to try to be champions. And we will do everything possible for Athletico to return to the elite of Brazilian football”, he added.

Athletico reinforcements

Furacão reached nine signings for the 2025 season after confirming the arrival of the right-back Black.

In addition to him, Athletico had already announced the full-back Hayern Palaciosthe defender Leo Pelethe steering wheels Falcon e Raulin addition to the attackers Luiz Fernando, Leozinho, Isaac and Alan Kardec.

Of these, in addition to Dudu, strikers Leozinho, Isaac and Alan Kardec have not yet debuted. Everyone continues training with coach Maurício Barbieri, who has used the squad’s full strength since the beginning of the Paranaense Championship.

Goalkeeper Santos and midfielder Matheus Frizzo are still in the club’s sights. Defender Igor Rabello and striker Brahian Palacios could be involved in Cuello’s transfer to Atlético-MG.