Fulham striker admits he nearly left – Muniz exit talk starts building again

Muniz admitted he nearly returned to Brazil, with family circumstances and a pregnant wife potentially reigniting exit talk around the Fulham striker.

Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz has admitted he came close to leaving for Brazil, according to a conversation revealed by ESPN Brazil journalist Mário Marra following Fulham's 1-0 League Cup defeat to Crystal Palace.

Marra spoke with Muniz after the match and brought up previous interest from Brazilian clubs Atlético Mineiro and Cruzeiro. Muniz's response was telling: "Yes, I know. I almost went, but my wife said we should stay a little longer to fulfil the dream." The decision to remain in England appears to have been a family one.

Muniz's wife is pregnant, and her family lives in Belo Horizonte in Minas Gerais state. While the couple have support in England through their church, the prospect of having family nearby for the birth and beyond could shift the equation. Muniz's performances have also dipped sharply—he scored just once in 25 appearances in 2025/26 after managing 21 goals across the previous two seasons.

No concrete approach from any Brazilian club has been made, but the conversation around his future is building again.