Fortuna Sittard is actively seeking defensive reinforcements and has set its sights on Rodrigo Guth. Manager Danny Buijs confirmed the club's interest in the Brazilian defender in an interview with De Limburger this week.
The 29-year-old centre-back is currently a free agent after leaving Coritiba. Buijs stated the club hopes to secure his signature soon. "The interest in a player like Guth says something about our situation as a club," the Fortuna boss said. He stressed the need for experience to support the young squad.
Why does Fortuna Sittard need Guth?
Fortuna Sittard's defence had a difficult start to the Eredivisie season. The team conceded ten goals in its first four league matches. Those numbers highlight the urgent need for more stability at the back. Guth, with over 200 appearances at the top level in Brazil and Turkey, brings exactly the calming influence they are looking for.
The club currently sits fourteenth in the standings with four points from four games. A signing like Guth is intended to help improve that position. His arrival would also increase competition in a defence where players like Ivo Pinto and Rodrigo Rêgo are currently mainstays. The full squad composition can be viewed on the squad page.
What does Rodrigo Guth bring?
Guth is a left-footed defender known for his strength in duels and his ability to initiate play from the back. He spent most of his career in his home country with clubs like São Paulo and Atlético Mineiro before moving to Turkish side Kayserispor. His contract there expired in the summer of 2025.
For Fortuna Sittard, his profile is attractive because he is immediately available and requires no transfer fee. Buijs sees him as a leader who can improve communication and organisation in the backline. This is a direct response to the costly errors the team has made in recent weeks.
How does Guth fit into the current squad?
Signing Guth would expand Buijs's options in central defence. The manager currently often relies on the Pinto-Rêgo partnership, with Michee Efala as one of the rotational options. Guth could become serious competition for those spots, potentially on the left side of the central pairing.
It also means young talents like Iman Griffith and Romain Matthys, both listed on the squad page, can continue their development without immediate pressure. Squad balance is a key consideration for the technical staff, especially given the limited budget they operate within.
What are the next steps?
Negotiations with the player and his representatives are ongoing. Fortuna Sittard hopes for a swift positive conclusion so Guth can join the group as soon as possible. The Brazilian's free-agent status significantly speeds up the process.
The next opportunity to see the defence in action is the away match against FC Utrecht on Saturday, 12 September. That fixture is listed in the full schedule on our fixtures page. A potential debut for Guth in that match could provide an early boost for the ambitious Limburg club.
