Wolverhampton’s Jhon Arias story is turning into a proper ‘he said, she said’ transfer soap opera. A few days ago the Colombian told Caracol Radio he has “no regrets” about joining Wolves. Now a fresh report from Brazil claims the opposite; that he misses Fluminense and wants to go back.
According to Tiago Manolo, from the YouTube channel Hora do Flu, Arias has told people close to him that he feels frustrated in England and “nostalgic for his time at Fluminense”.
World Cup chances weigh in
The report says the winger believed a Premier League move would boost his chances of reaching the 2026 World Cup, but it hasn’t quite worked out that way. Wolves are bottom of the league, and Arias has spent most matches coming off the bench. Also, he wasn’t called-up by Colombia for this international break.
Brazilian outlets describe this as the first real sign of regret, although the player publicly insists otherwise. The twist adds to weeks of mixed signals – interviews on one side, insider whispers on the other – leaving fans to piece together which version of Arias’ story to believe.
New clubs, new connections
Manolo also claims that Brazilian side Palmeiras have already tested the waters with a €17m (£14.5m) offer to Wolves, while clubs from Italy are keeping an eye on things. Flamengo also remain in the picture. Still, Arias’ alleged preference is clear: if he leaves England, he’d like to return to Fluminense.
That idea isn’t just popular among supporters. The report recalls that Arias built a strong relationship with Mário Bittencourt, Fluminense’s president, who was personally involved in his transfer to Wolves. Locally, that connection is now seen as something that could help bring him back if the conditions align.
Big price tag for Brazil
The catch? Wolves spent around €22m to sign him and won’t let him go cheaply. A loan with an obligation to buy could be a way forward, though nothing formal has happened yet.
For now, it’s just another chapter in the ongoing Arias drama… Where every week someone in Brazil seems to know what he’s really thinking, even if he swears he’s happy in Wolverhampton.