David Luiz, a 37-year-old defender, is reportedly on the verge of being officially announced as a new player for Fortaleza following the conclusion of his contract with Flamengo at the end of 2024. Globo Esporte has reported that negotiations are significantly advanced with Fortaleza, who finished fourth in the Brasileirão 2024. It is anticipated that he will join the squad for their training camp in the USA, with the departure planned for this Friday. Although there was interest from other Brazilian clubs and some European clubs, David Luiz decided to prioritize remaining in Brazil, swayed by the chance to compete in the Libertadores.

Bild reports on the growing interest in David Luiz from multiple clubs. David Luiz is reportedly attracting interest from multiple clubs. Apart from Austria Wien, Brazilian club Fortaleza is also interested in the defender.

David Luiz, after leaving Flamengo, is evaluating his next career move. He has expressed a desire to stay in Brazil due to family reasons and has recently visited Fortaleza, which is the only club directly entering the group stage of the Libertadores in 2025.

There has been speculation about David Luiz potentially joining Fortaleza. He mentioned that any discussions about his future would only take place in 2025, as he is currently on vacation and not considering any offers until then. Following his departure from Flamengo, David Luiz is taking a break and has not engaged in talks with his agent, stressing that he will only entertain discussions about his career plans starting January 1st, 2025. Although Fortaleza has been suggested as a possible destination, David Luiz clarified that no formal offers have been made and he is focused on spending time with his family before making any decisions.