Atlético-MG's starting player to face Bahia has a release clause of almost R$400 million

Atlético-MG fans will have a new name defending the goalposts this Saturday (12), against Bahia, in the 13th round of the Brazilian Championship. With Everson's suspension, young Gabriel Delfim will be the starter at Arena Fonte Nova.

And anyone who thinks this is just a temporary solution is mistaken: the 22-year-old goalkeeper is being treated like a jewel of the club, so much so that his release clause has been set at astronomical amounts.

According to GE, Delfim renewed his contract with Atlético-MG in April of this year. The new contract runs until December 2029 and carries a fine of €60 million (almost R$400 million) for foreign clubs.

For those interested in Brazil, the value is R$70 million. It's worth noting that this protection reflects the board's commitment to protecting one of the emerging talents in the youth ranks.

Debut in the Brasileirão and encouraging numbers

Gabriel Delfim will be making his second appearance in the Brasileirão. His first came last year, in a 1-0 loss to Atlético-GO . In 2025, he played in three Campeonato Mineiro matches and conceded only one goal, in a draw with Democrata-GV. Therefore, he's expected to have a solid performance in Salvador.

The goalkeeper himself demonstrates maturity: "We have to be ready, respecting each other. The unity of goalkeepers is important to maintain a healthy environment," he stated.

Therefore, the match against Bahia represents more than just a one-off substitution: it's a chance to assert themselves. Furthermore, with the squad under pressure after the Club World Cup break, each player will be crucial in the team's recovery.

Other absences and new additions to the team

Coach Cuca will have another important absence: Rony, suspended, is out of the match. Dudu is expected to replace Hulk in attack. Patrick, signed from Palmeiras , is sidelined with a lower back injury, a problem that will require conservative treatment.

In this way, Atlético-MG enters the field with significant changes and trusts in the talent of Gabriel Delfim to hold Tricolor de Aço away from home.

It is worth noting that, despite being young, the goalkeeper has the support of the board and the coaching staff, which indicates that he could be more than a temporary replacement: he could be the future of the position at Galo.