Rio De Janeiro
Fiorentina midfielder Arthur Melo expressed his desire to make a comeback to the Brazilian national team, emphasizing that he is currently in the best form of his career. Arthur’s last appearance for the national team was in March 2022, marked by a series of injuries and inconsistent performances.
However, since joining Fiorentina on loan from Juventus in July, the 27-year-old has been in outstanding form. With 12 appearances in various competitions for Fiorentina, he is now a consistent starter in Vincenzo Italiano’s starting lineup. I’m in the best form of my life. Both physically and mentally, I’ve never felt this way, Melo stated in an interview with the Gringolandia podcast.
Arthur, initially considered one of the game’s most promising young midfielders, made his mark when he joined Barcelona from Gremio in 2018. However, his career trajectory faced a decline, leading to his transfer to Juventus in 2020, where he continued to grapple with challenges. A loan spell at Liverpool last season, marred by injuries, served as a turning point in his career. Determined to return stronger and more motivated, Arthur reflected, Since leaving Barcelona, I’ve played in Serie A and the Premier League, and I have learned a lot. I feel more mature and at a better level in a physical sense. I’ve worked hard to achieve it. Arthur Melo is now eager to add to his 22 caps for Brazil, with his eyes set on a place in the Selecao squad, having missed the opportunity to participate in the FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year. To return to the national team, I have to do my part, he expressed. I have to be focused on Fiorentina and perform consistently, as I am doing now. Then, I just have to hope that the manager, Fernando Diniz, considers me.
