Grêmio’s Roger: The Next Ronaldinho?

Grêmio ties to the great sensation of the start of the season. The gaúcho announced the renewal of Roger (Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; 2008), a new promise from his youth team and from whom great things are expected. The new contract will cover the next two courses, until December 2028with a ‘anti-European clubs’ clause valued at 100 million euros.

He Tricolor has moved quickly to ensure the continuity of its promise. His previous contract covered up to May 2027. That is, in less than a year he would be free to negotiate with any club to secure his future. The club’s confidence in the left-hander is total. The plan is to give him minutes in the state gaucho and remain in the rotations for the start of the season in the Brasileirão.

Roger, just 17 years old, is the revelation of the Gaúcho Championship in his first year in the first team. Despite being eligible for Copinha, the club decided to give him the alternative in the state and he has not disappointed. He made his professional debut against Avenida in an outstanding manner, with a goal and an assistin addition to starting the play that led to the first goal. A performance in which he left flashes of his quality, especially evident in his technique and dribbling in one-on-one situations.

A talent factory

Grêmio sets the stage for the Brasileirão. Together with Santa María, the sports management closely monitors the evolution of Gabriel Mec, Tiaguinho, Luis Eduardothe goalkeeper Gabriel Menegon y Jefinho. A priori, only the first three will have continuity in the first team, with special attention to Gabriel Mec, jewel in the crown of the Gaucho Academy, who several European clubs are already following for the future.

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The Tricolor is clear, the future lies in its youth. With a record investment valued at two million euros For this course, the board plans to modernize its training center, whose last major update was in 1994, more than three decades ago. The idea is to compete with Palm trees y Flemish in the projection of promises, a market that has proven to be one of the most lucrative in recent years.

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Marcus Cole

Marcus Cole is a senior football analyst at Archysport with over a decade of experience covering the NFL, college football, and international football leagues. A former NCAA Division I player turned journalist, Marcus brings an insider's understanding of the game to every breakdown. His work focuses on tactical analysis, draft evaluations, and in-depth game previews. When he's not breaking down film, Marcus covers the intersection of football culture and the communities it shapes across America.

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