Former Shanghai Shenhua forward Minerro has officially returned to Brazilian Serie B club Ceará, marking the end of his Chinese Super League career. The 29-year-old's contract with Shenhua was terminated earlier this week, allowing him to rejoin his former club on a free transfer.
What were Minerro's stats at Shanghai Shenhua
Minerro joined Shanghai Shenhua from Ceará in January 2025. During his season and a half with the Chinese club, he made a total of 34 appearances and scored 14 goals. His contributions helped the team secure the Chinese Super Cup title in 2025. However, his time in China also included a red card dismissal for a foul in a Chinese FA Cup match. Shanghai Shenhua officially announced the early termination of his contract on Monday.
Ceará club announced the return, stating: "Minerro is back! This 29-year-old forward will return to the team for the remainder of the season." According to a report from Sina, this move marks Minerro's third spell with the Brazilian club.
What is his previous record with Ceará
Minerro has deep roots with Ceará. He previously played for the club in two separate spells: from 2020 to 2021, and again from 2023 until his move to Shenhua in early 2025. In total, he made 109 appearances for Ceará and scored 26 goals. His most notable achievement was helping the club gain promotion to the Brazilian Serie A in 2023. Now, with Ceará fighting in Serie B, his experience is seen as a valuable asset. Fans can follow the team's upcoming matches on our fixtures page.
How does Shanghai Shenhua's attack look now
With Minerro's departure, Shanghai Shenhua's attacking options will rely on their current squad. The team has been performing strongly in the 2026 Chinese Super League season, demonstrating ample firepower. The full squad list is available on our squad page. Shenhua's recent form has been excellent, placing them in a promising position in the league table, with detailed standings and statistics available on the standings and stats pages.
What other moves happened in European football
Meanwhile, there were other developments in the European transfer market. Manchester United completed the signing of 16-year-old midfielder Isaac Conde from Liverpool within the past 24 hours, with the youngster set to join United's youth academy. Elsewhere, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are expected to have 10 players nominated for the Ballon d'Or 30-man shortlist. PSG not only won the Ligue 1 title last season but also clinched their second UEFA Champions League trophy in club history. Their midfielder Fabian Ruiz also won the World Cup with Spain in the summer of 2025.
Minerro has signed with Ceará for the remainder of the current Brazilian Serie B season and is expected to feature immediately.
