(photo: Alexandre Guzanshe/EM/DA Press)
Atlético idol, left-back Guilherme Arana agreed to go to Fluminense this Friday (2/1). One of the big names in black and white in recent years, he leaves Galo on the list of athletes with the most titles in the club’s history.
Hired in 2020, the former number 13 was a starter throughout the period in Belo Horizonte. In total, there were 273 games and 24 goals scored.
He was a starter in practically all nine titles he won for the black and white team. The exception was the 2023 Campeonato Mineiro, in which he did not play because he was recovering from a serious injury to his left knee.
Arana and defender Igor Rabello were the only ones who defended the club’s colors in six consecutive state championship victories. In addition to the six, the left-back participated in three national victories.
Arana’s most important titles
With the player on the rise, Galo won the Brazilian Championship and the Copa do Brasil in 2021. That year, the defender scored five goals and provided seven assists in 49 games.
Arana also participated in winning the Brazilian Super Cup in 2022, winning on penalties over Flamengo. That year, he suffered a serious injury and said goodbye to his dream of playing in the World Cup.
In any case, the left-back is only behind four players on Atlético’s list of most winners: former goalkeepers João Leite and Kafunga and defenders Réver and Luizinho. Alongside Arana are Igor Rabello and former defender Afonso Silva, all three with nine titles.
Arana could have won even more competitions, but he hit the post on three occasions in the last two years.
- Réver, João Leite and Kafunga: 12
- Luizinho: 10
- Guilherme Arana, Igor Rabello and Afonso Silva: 9
- Victor, Everson, Hulk and Zé do Monte: 8
- Diego Tardelli and Zaracho: 7
Arana titles for Atlético
- Minas Gerais Championship: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025
- Brazilian Championship: 2021
- Brazilian Cup: 2021
- Brazilian Super Cup: 2022
Arana’s runners-up for Atlético
- Copa Libertadores: 2024
- Brazilian Cup: 2024
- South American Cup: 2025
Arana oscillations and replacement
Arana arrived in Belo Horizonte after spells at Corinthians, Atalanta-ITA and Sevilla-ESP. The full-back cost the club’s coffers R$27 million. Even with the institution’s idol status, at times in 2025, he found himself criticized by the fans due to his performance on the four lines.
Throughout the year, Arana faced turmoil. In October, the left-back even publicly responded to statements from journalists who pointed out that the athlete was “uninterested” in the Minas Gerais club.
Atlético anticipated and already agreed on the arrival of Renan Lodi to occupy the position left by Guilherme Arana. The club must still look for another name for the position, as it did not renew Caio Paulista’s loan from Palmeiras.
In any case, defender Junior Alonso and midfielder Gustavo Scarpa can play in the sector. At base, Kauã Pascini is a great promise and may gain an opportunity in the team led by Jorge Sampaoli.
On the other hand, Arana reaches the end of a beautiful story and can resume good football at Fluminense. The athlete does not hide his desire to defend the Brazilian team in the 2026 World Cup.
