Atletico Mineiro loaned out eight players for the 2026 season. The goal was to reduce the payroll and provide more playing time to those who were not receiving as many opportunities in the main squad.

Who are the loaned players?

The players loaned by Atletico Mineiro are Robert Santos, Rômulo, Paulo Vitor, Fausto Vera, Gabriel Menino, and Junior Santos.

How did each of them perform?

Robert Santos was loaned to Chapecoense, but his trajectory was interrupted by a serious knee injury. Rômulo was loaned to Sporting, but did not have a standout performance and returned to Atletico Mineiro.

What happened to the other players?

Paulo Vitor was loaned to Avaí and had a positive performance, contributing to the conquest of the Copa Sul-Sudeste. Fausto Vera was loaned to River Plate and became an important piece in the team's scheme. Gabriel Menino was loaned to Santos, but is currently sidelined due to a thigh injury.

What's next?

The players loaned by Atletico Mineiro still have a lot to contribute to their respective clubs. The Galo team is closely following the performance of each of them and hopes that they will return strong and prepared for the next season.