Grêmio confirm Arthur’s return after seven years | OneFootball

Grêmio officially announced the return of midfielder Arthur this Thursday. At 29 years old, the defensive midfielder returns to the club that developed him seven and a half years later, after a stint in European football.

Loan Contract

Arthur passed his medical exams and signed a contract. He was signed on loan from Juventus, Italy, until June 2026, with the possibility of an extension until December of the same year.

Grêmio’s Homegrown Talent and Glory Years

Arthur joined Grêmio in 2010, when the player, born in Goiânia, was only 14 years old. The midfielder got his first opportunities with the professional squad in 2015, under coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. Arthur’s early professional career was filled with titles. He was part of the squad that won the Copa do Brasil in 2016 and played a leading role in the club’s 2017 Copa Libertadores triumph—being chosen as the best player in the final against Lanús. He then helped the club lift the Recopa Sudamericana and the Campeonato Gaúcho trophies in 2018. He played 70 matches wearing the tricolor jersey.

European Stint and Goals

In the next stage of his career, Arthur played for Barcelona (Spain), Juventus (Italy), Liverpool (England), Fiorentina (Italy), and Girona (Spain). He did not achieve the level of performance many expected in Europe. Now, he returns to Grêmio with the goal of regaining his best form.

Player Profile

Full name: Arthur Henrique Ramos de Oliveira Melo Born: 08/12/1996 (29 years old) Place of birth: Goiânia/GO Clubs: Grêmio, Barcelona/ESP, Juventus/ITA, Liverpool/ENG, Fiorentina/ITA, and Girona/ESP Titles: Copa do Brasil (2016), Copa Libertadores (2017), Recopa Sudamericana (2018), Campeonato Gaúcho (2018), Spanish Super Cup (2018), Spanish Championship (2018-19), Italian Super Cup (2020), Coppa Italia (2020-21), and Copa América (2019)

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