Rio De Janeiro, Feb. 2 -- Colombia international winger Jhon Arias has signed a contract extension with Fluminense after opting against a move to Europe, the Brazilian Serie A club said on Saturday.
The 27-year-old, whose deal with Fluminense had been due to expire in June 2026, will now be tied to the Rio de Janeiro side until mid-2028.
"The decision to stay at Fluminense was a family one, which I made together with my wife," Arias told Fluminense's official website.
"My wife loves Rio, I have a daughter from Rio, and we want her to grow up experiencing the love that her father has for the club. It's time to listen to our hearts and know that what's best for us and our family is to stay here. I play for the love of Fluminense, I love pl...