Dodô addresses fitness rumors amid Fiorentina contract dispute

Brazilian defender Dodô has addressed rumors regarding his physical condition and standing at Fiorentina via social media. Following his exclusion from recent match squads, including the game against Venezia, the player posted a message stating, “I am well, very well. Do not believe everything you hear,” to refute claims that he is unfit or sidelined due to poor preparation.

The tension between the player and the club reportedly stems from a contract dispute. While Fiorentina has suggested the player needs to regain optimal fitness after a summer of transfer speculation, reports indicate a breakdown in relations because the player has not received a contract renewal proposal that meets his expectations.

Dodô’s current contract expires on June 30, 2027. There are indications that the player does not intend to renew and may instead seek a move to leave the club as a free agent once his current deal concludes. This perceived rift between the athlete and the club's management has cast doubt on his future role within the squad.