Fluminense Eyes Houston Dynamo’s Artur for Potential Transfer

Fluminense has its sights set on Artur, a standout midfielder for the Houston Dynamo during the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. With 34 matches under his belt this year, the Brazilian has turned heads, not just for his consistency but for his relentless engine in the midfield, always in motion.

Artur’s journey started at São Paulo, where he first made his mark before rising to prominence at Columbus Crew. There, he played a pivotal role in helping the team secure the MLS Cup in 2020. Now 28, Artur is pretty much a seasoned veteran in the American soccer scene. At Houston Dynamo, he’s become an essential cog in their system.

Follow MLS Multiplex on X (Twitter).

On the other hand, things at Fluminense are a bit dicey. Martinelli, a nailed-on starter, seems to be on his way out. The pursuit of Artur is clearly an attempt to soften the blow of losing him. Artur brings experience, reliability, and that clever edge you get from playing both in Brazil and abroad.

Sure, Artur’s a solid player, no doubt about that. But let’s be real, MLS and the Brasileirão are two very different beasts. The intensity, the fan pressure, and even the pace of the matches in Brazil are a whole new ball game. It's a level up, and no one’s pretending otherwise.

Another factor in this deal is the cost. MLS players, especially Brazilian ones who are performing well, tend to come with a hefty price tag. Houston Dynamo knows Artur’s value to their squad, so they won’t just let him walk for pocket change. Meanwhile, Fluminense isn’t exactly swimming in cash. They’ll have to think twice before cracking open their wallet. After all, if the move doesn’t pay off, the blame almost always lands squarely on the management’s shoulders.

Bringing Artur to Fluminense is, no doubt, a gamble. It’s a move with a fair amount of risk but also some serious potential upside. He’s the kind of player who could settle in quickly and deliver results, especially if the environment is welcoming and he’s given time to gel with his teammates. That said, the success of this deal hinges on a bunch of moving pieces: the transfer fee, how well he adapts, whether Martinelli stays or goes, and, let’s not forget, the patience of Fluminense’s passionate fans.