Bremer: ‘I had many difficult moments, but always dreamed of Brazil call’
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer celebrated his return to the Brazil squad after almost two full years and serious injuries. ‘I had very difficult moments, but always hoped to fight for a place at the World Cup.’
The centre-back was one of only two Serie A players named in the group for the upcoming friendly matches against France and Croatia.
The other is Roma winger Wesley Franca, but for Bremer it is a return to the Seleçao for the first time since the 2024 edition of the Copa America.
Bremer returns to Brazil squad after 2 years
“I am enormously happy to be back in the Brazil squad after almost two years,” Bremer told the Brazilian media.
“I had some very difficult moments, a serious knee injury and then another operation on the meniscus, but the hope of getting back into the team and fighting for a place at the World Cup was always there.
“This was always one of the big objectives for me, even when I was still in the midst of recovery and it all seemed such a long way away.
“These were many small steps that together created this journey. I will honour this jersey, the greatest in the world, with all of my strength, my commitment, and my passion. Thank you, Brazil.”
Bremer also marked the occasion with a video compilation of the work he did in training to recover from those operations.
It is an additional birthday gift, as he will turn 29 on Wednesday.
The Juventus defender has five senior caps for Brazil, but the most recent was in a friendly against Mexico on June 9, 2024.
He ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee in October 2024 and then when he returned suffered another setback in October 2025, requiring an operation on the meniscus.
“I called some new players because they are doing well in their respective leagues and are 100 per cent physically, like Bremer in Italy,” explained Brazil manager Ancelotti.
The centre-back has made 23 appearances for Juventus this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists.