On 10 November 2020, it was announced that Vladimir and a further six first team players tested positive for COVID-19. On 29 June 2021, after being a third-choice behind João Paulo and John, he rescinded with Santos on a mutual agreement. Return to Avaí On 2 July 2021, Vladimir returned to Avaí, with the club now in the Série B. The following 13 January, despite being only a backup option to Glédson, he renewed his contract for a further year. Vladimir started the 2022 season as a second-choice behind new signing Douglas Friedrich, but became a starter after the latter left. On 19 December of that year, he left the club after failing to agree new terms. Return to Santos On 28 December 2022, Vladimir returned to his first club Santos on a two-year deal. Career statistics Honours Santos Campeonato Paulista: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 Copa do Brasil: 2010 Copa Libertadores: 2011 Recopa Sudamericana: 2012 Avaí Campeonato Catarinense: 2019 References External links Santos FC official profile 1989 births Living people Sportspeople from Bahia Brazilian footballers Association football goalkeepers Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players Santos FC players Avaí FC players