Wolves call to let Jhon Arias head back to Brazil keeps producing new chapters. This one has very little to do with paperwork though.
Colombian journalistCésar Augusto Londoño shared that parts of Fluminense’s fanbase reacted angrily to Arias’ move, branding him persona non grata and labelling him a “traitor” and “Judas”.
Some supporters reportedly went as far as burning a flag with his image, with comments along the lines of “what he did has no forgiveness”.
Adding to that, during their last home match, Fluminense fans chanted a songtaunting the midfielder, who will soon be joining Palmeiras. They sang: “Hey Arias, go [redcated] yourself! Fluminense doesn’t need you!”
Return from Wolves not universally welcomed
It is a sharp turnaround for a player who lifted the Libertadores with the club and left as an idol. While the Wolves transfer involved financial limits, clauses and rejected bids, the emotional response shows how personal the decision has felt for some supporters.
The timing only adds another twist. As already reported, Arias asked for a few extra days to sort out personal matters linked to his move from Wolves back to Brazil, which has pushed back his availability.
Because of that delay, there is now a very real chance that his debut for Palmeiras comes against Fluminense themselves, in the match scheduled for 25 February.
If that happens, Arias’ short Wolves spell will end in a particularly ironic way: straight from a brief Premier League chapter into a high-profile return, and right into a reunion with a club and fanbase that no longer see him through the same lens.
Hinchas de Fluminense están furiosos con John Arias por haber firmado con Flamengo (US 25 millones). Lo declararon persona no grata, pidieron borrar su historia del club, lo insultaron, le dijeron “judas y traidor” y quemaron una bandera con su cara. “Lo que hizo no tiene… pic.twitter.com/sqOwUz4ogw
— Cesar Augusto Londoño (@cesaralo) February 10, 2026