According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, negotiations between Dodô and Fiorentina over a contract extension remain deadlocked, with La Viola facing the prospect of losing the Brazilian right-back when his contract expires.

Dodô's contract runs until June 2027. The protracted negotiations, which began in 2024, have now dragged on for over a year and have included rejected offers from several clubs for the Brazilian defender.

Fiorentina has roughly three months remaining to attempt renewing Dodô's contract, and one month to sell him in a last-minute deal. If neither happens, after the next winter transfer window closes, the Brazilian will be free to sign a pre-contract with another club and join as a free agent—potentially earning higher wages since the new club would avoid paying a transfer fee. While Fiorentina faces the risk of losing Dodô for nothing, the management has not abandoned hopes of extending his deal by at least one year. However, if Dodô remains resolute in his decision to leave, aided by his representatives, Fiorentina may ultimately receive no compensation.

Dodô arrived at Fiorentina in summer 2022 and could depart within months without generating a single euro for Commisso's club. Napoli continues to monitor Dodô after showing interest last summer but never making a formal move, as they need to sell players first to meet financial fair play requirements. Meanwhile, Fiorentina, under Allegri, introduced Jimenez at right-back, though this does not necessarily mean Napoli will drop their interest in Dodô. The current international break presents an opportunity for Fiorentina to restart negotiations with Dodô's representatives, but there are no signs of any meetings scheduled.

Never Signed

Over more than a year, Fiorentina has repeatedly offered contract extensions and salary increases to Dodô. Since May 2024, both parties have discussed an extension through 2030. At that time, a deal appeared imminent, but a formal agreement was never reached.

The months that followed stretched into over a year, with various attempts from both sides failing to finalize a written extension. One reason for the negotiation breakdown may have been that then-sporting director Daniele Pradè believed Dodô's representatives were demanding a commission for a new contract rather than a simple renewal. Regardless, even after Fabio Paratici took over, the extension never truly materialized.

Last summer, Roma and Napoli inquired about Dodô but did not seriously pursue him; however, Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos both made formal offers. Olympiakos was not Dodô's preferred destination, and the offer was rejected. Ultimately, the right-back stayed at Fiorentina, having found no acceptable alternatives elsewhere.

Dodô is currently training with hopes of convincing Vanoli, who trusted him last season, to give him another chance. However, with the arrivals of Jimenez and João Mário last summer, the Brazilian has fallen down the pecking order. His departure during the summer transfer window appeared all but certain at one point, which is why Fiorentina brought in two other players for the position between mid-July and early August, simply awaiting Dodô's exit.

On the Pitch

Dodô believes he can be a starter against Venezia on 11 September, which will also be Vanoli's first match in his second stint as coach. To reclaim the starting position, he must prove on the pitch that he is superior to Jimenez and João Mário, who arrived last summer.

This will not be easy. The club believes Dodô's physical condition also lags behind his teammates, and there is a widespread feeling that his contract situation is not helping matters. Dodô has been training normally and played in a friendly against Signa last Saturday.

Furthermore, Dodô needs to regain the support of Fiorentina's fans. Due to poor performances last season and a persistent perception among observers that he has been "ready to leave with his bags packed" for over a year, his popularity among supporters has waned.

The right-back is also the only position at La Viola where the club has three players to choose from, since few expected Dodô to still be at Viola Park in September. The saga surrounding him is far from over, and a new chapter will soon unfold.

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