Rio Branco agrees with Victor Ramos and Cristaldo, ex-Palmeiras

Rio Branco made two important signings for the dispute Paraná Championship 2025. The defender Victor Ramos35 years old, and the attacker Jonathan Cristaldoalso 35 years old, were confirmed by Leão da Estradinha. The two experienced athletes were champions for Palmeiras in the past.

Revealed by Vitória, Victor Ramos also played for Standar Liége, from Belgium, Vasco, Monterrey, from Mexico, Palmeiras – where he was champion of the 2015 Copa do Brasil -, Goiás, Guarani, CRB, Botafogo-SP, Portuguesa and Chapecoense.

Last season, the defender played nine games in Series B of the Brazilian Championship for Chape.

Argentine Jonathan Cristaldo arrives at Rio Branco after playing four games for São Bernardo in Series C last year. Revealed by Vélez Sarsfield, from Argentina, the striker also played for Metalist, from Ukraine, Bologna, from Italy, Palmeiras – where he was Brazilian champion -, Cruz Azul and Monterrey, both from Mexico, Racing Club and Newell’s Old Boys, both from Argentina , Independiente Petrolero and Oriente Petrolero, both from Bolivia.

Rio Branco maintains access highlights and agrees with other well-known names

In addition to signing big names, such as Victor Ramos and Cristaldo, Rio Branco also brought in Bolivian Luis Saldías, who played for his country’s national team, midfielder Fábio Magrão and striker Messias, who played for Paraná Clube last season.

Leão da Estradinha still maintained highlights from the squad that gained access to the state elite, such as goalkeeper Filipe and striker Bryam.