Fluminense Confirm Jhon Arias Departure to Wolves – Following His Private Meeting with Club Officials That Changed Everything
In a move that’s sending shockwaves through South American and European football circles, Fluminense have officially confirmed the departure of Colombian winger Jhon Arias to Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. While the €20 million transfer fee is yet to be officially disclosed, sources close to the deal suggest the agreement includes a mix of performance-based add-ons and a significant resale clause.
What’s raising eyebrows even more, however, is the private meeting Arias reportedly held with Fluminense’s top club officials just days before the deal was finalized — a conversation that multiple insiders now claim “changed everything.”
According to Brazilian media outlets, the meeting, held behind closed doors at the club’s training facility in Rio, was not part of any scheduled negotiations. Arias had allegedly requested the sit-down himself, citing “a personal decision” and “the need for a new challenge” as key reasons behind his push to accept the Premier League offer.
> “Something shifted after that conversation,” a source inside Fluminense told Globo Esporte. “Before that, there was hesitation. Afterward, it was full green light. Everyone felt it.”
Arias, 26, has been instrumental for Fluminense over the past two seasons, helping the club to a Copa Libertadores final appearance and becoming a fan favorite for his tireless work rate, flair, and creativity on the flanks.
Wolves, who have been looking to inject pace and dynamism into their midfield, acted swiftly once Arias became available. It’s believed their new South American scouting unit had been tracking the Colombian international for months.
The winger is expected to arrive in the West Midlands within the week to complete his medical and sign a multi-year deal, with the official unveiling expected shortly after.
While fans in Brazil are still processing the suddenness of his exit, Wolves supporters are already buzzing over the prospect of seeing the electric attacker light up Molineux next season.
> But the question remains: what was really said in that private meeting – and was it Arias pushing for Europe, or something deeper inside the club that led to the green light?
Either way, it seems clear: whatever happened behind those closed doors, it was the moment that changed everything.