Overview
- Grêmio officially presented 28-year-old Jovane Cabral on July 24, 2026 and gave him the number 77 shirt.
- Cabral joined on a free transfer after his contract with Estrela da Amadora expired and signed a deal reported to run through December 2027.
- The player appeared on the CBF Boletim Informativo Diário (BID), making him eligible to debut immediately pending the coach’s selection.
- Cabral started two matches for Cabo Verde at the 2026 World Cup, raising his profile and prompting Grêmio’s interest in his versatility as a left winger or second striker.
- He resumed training after a two-week World Cup break and is now awaiting Luís Castro’s decision on whether he will be in the matchday squad for the game against Fluminense.