Rodrigo Rodrigues: transfer to Criciúma falls through! | OneFootball

Failed transfer: Rodrigues and Criciúma can't reach an agreement!

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According to Brazilian media, the transfer of Brazilian striker Rodrigo Rodrigues, currently at Espérance Sportive de Tunis, to Brazilian club Criciúma Esporte Clube (who play in the second division) has collapsed due to financial disagreements.

The 29-year-old is under contract with Espérance until June 2026, while Criciúma was only offering a deal until the end of the current season.Rodrigues's agents requested more time to review the offer, but the lack of agreement on salary and bonuses ultimately led to the definitive cancellation of the transfer.Rodrigo has also made it clear he wants to leave "the Blood and Gold," making a move abroad highly likely in the near future.Meanwhile, Espérance has announced that 17,213 season tickets have been sold since the campaign launched on July 24, 2025, a clear sign of strong fan enthusiasm for the new season.