Today, early in the morning, The final whistle reported that negotiations between Pablo and Sport progressed, and now the information has been made official: The attacker closed with Sport Recife and is about to be made official as the new reinforcement.
The player, who had been training separately since the beginning of the pre-season of 2025, closes his second passage by Athletico Paranaense. Pablo travels on Monday (27) to Recife to perform medical examinations.
Cycle End in Athletico Paranaense
After the Athletic delegation in 2024, Pablo publicly declared his intention to remain in the club, even accepting a wage reduction. However, even after two meetings with the board, the parties did not reach an agreement. The attacker no longer had the support of President Mario Celso Petraglia, who made it clear that the shirt 92 would not wear the red-black shirt again.
Since his return to Athletico in 2022, Pablo faced difficulties in repeating the performance that highlighted him in his first visit to the club. Despite winning the state championships of 2023 and 2024, the player accumulated below average performances, being harshly criticized by lost goals and controversial statements, such as provocation to the downgraded rival in the club's centenary.
New Challenges in Sport Recife
The transfer to Sport Recife came as an opportunity to start again for Pablo. The board of the Pernambucan club showed interest in the attacker, and negotiations quickly advanced. Now, the 92 shirt prepares to carry out medical examinations in Recife before it is officially announced as Lion reinforcement.
Even in the middle of the down phase, Pablo brings in his luggage the experience of acting in high-level competitions. With the move to Sport, he will have a chance to regain his form and contribute to the team's campaign in the Series. The 2025.
Final Words
Pablo's chapter in Athletico comes to an end in a melancholy way, but his trip to Sport represents a new opportunity in his career. The question remains whether the attacker will be able to find his best football and write a success story with the Lion's shirt.
