# Náutico and Sport transfer moves

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nutico-and-sport-transfer-moves
> Updated: 2026-08-05T21:05:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In early July, Náutico added defender Léo Índice on a free transfer. By early August, the club further strengthened its roster by signing Argentine midfielder Pato Nuñez on a permanent deal through the end of the 2026 season, making him eligible for the upcoming Série B match. At the same time, fellow Brazilian side Sport announced the termination of negotiations with forwards Tiquinho Soares and Yan Sasse after reaching its financial ceiling, after already completing several other signings across the squad.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-05: Brazilian clubs Náutico and Sport announce transfer updates

Náutico signs Argentine midfielder Pato Nuñez until 2026; Sport ends talks for Tiquinho Soares and Yan Sasse after hitting its financial limit.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-clubs-nutico-and-sport-announce-transfer-updates

### 2026-07-06: Náutico signs defender Léo Índice on free transfer

Náutico has signed 30‑year‑old defender Léo Índice on a free deal until Nov 2026, adding versatility to its Serie B squad after his stint at Juventude.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nutico-signs-defender-lo-ndice-on-free-transfer

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