Manoel signs with América-MG and lawyers question action against Fluminense

Defender Manoel, 36 years old, has a new club. América-MG announced this Wednesday, May 13, the signing of the defender until the end of November 2026. The contract aims to compete for Série B from Campeonato Brasileiro.

Dias before the hit, the player entered Justiça of Trabalho against Fluminense. Ele charges compensation totaling around R$11.8 million. The case is now gaining new discussions between lawyers.

América-MG announces experienced reinforcement

América-MG confirmed Manoel as the tenth signing of the season. The defender arrives free after the end of his contract with Fluminense at the end of 2025. Ele has spent time at Cruzeiro, where he stood out, and other clubs.

No Coelhão, the defender must compete for position in defense for the sequence of Série B. The Minas Gerais team seeks balance in the national competition. Manoel brings title experience, including 2023’s Libertadores by Tricolor.

• Contrato valid until November 30, 2026
• Foco in the Série B dispute
• Décima part announced by América-MG in 2026
• Experiência in over 100 games by Fluminense

Detalhes of the action on Justiça

Manoel filed the action in Tribunal Regional of Trabalho of the 1st Região. The request includes provisional stability due to injury, vacation, FGTS, delayed awards and other items. The total value reaches R$ 11,863,377.57.

The defender alleges non-compliance with sports legislation. Ele suffered a meniscus injury in October 2025 and underwent surgery afterwards. Complete recovery would only have occurred in March 2026. Pela standard, the contract should have been extended until the end of treatment. Fluminense did not renew.

The Rio club reported that it has not yet been officially notified. Therefore, it does not comment on the merits of the action. The process remains ongoing.

Lawyers Questionamentos

Após the announcement of América-MG, the profile Advocacia Tricolor commented on the case on the networks. Lawyers questioned the suitability of the process now that the player has signed with another club. The publication generated repercussions among fans.

Especialistas in sports law follow the topic. Eles point out that signing a new contract does not cancel previous labor rights. Ainda thus, the timing of the settlement generates debate about procedural strategy.

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Trajetória from Manoel into Fluminense

Manoel defended Fluminense for four seasons. Ele had 118 games and 10 goals. The highlight was the Libertadores title in 2023. The defender also went through delicate moments, such as a doping episode in which the club supported him.

At the end of 2025, the contract ended without renewal. The player trained on CT Carlos Castilho during his recovery. Ele opted for surgery after initial conservative treatment.

• 118 games by Tricolor
• 10 goals scored
• Campeão from Libertadores 2023
• Lesão in the meniscus in October 2025

América-MG sees him as a medallion for Série B. The Minas Gerais team competes in the competition with the aim of returning to the elite.

Impacto on the defender’s career

Aos 36 years old, Manoel maintains physical shape. The move to América-MG represents a new opportunity for a club seeking stability in the second division. The short contract allows for mutual evaluation until the end of the season.

The case against Fluminense continues in parallel. Justiça must review compensation and stability requests. Fluminense monitors the case without public comment so far.

Advogados consulted generally reinforce that the law protects the rights of the injured athlete. The current debate revolves around the sequence of events: injury, end of contract, legal action and new club.

América-MG begins preparation for the next rounds of Série B. Manoel should be integrated into the squad in the coming days. Coelho fans expect a contribution from the experienced defender in defense.

Fluminense continues its season with a focus on other competitions. The Manoel case remains in the background behind the scenes at the club.