Jonathan returned to Brazil, and played for Marília and São Carlos. Amidst the 2010 season, Jonathan joined Swan Vinnic, where he played alongside Ademilson, former youth teammate at Grêmio. He later joined Guarani. In late 2012, a tax dispute caused Jonathan to leave Brazil to play the 2013 season with Lusitano de Jataí.

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Jonathan’s Return to Brazil: A Journey Through Marília, São Carlos, and Swiss-Style Football with Swan Vinnic In 2010, Brazilian football welcomed a notable return—Jonathan, the technically gifted midfielder once nurtured by Grêmio’s youth system—back to the domestic scene. After making waves internationally, Jonathan re-embrac ed his roots by playing for Marília and São Carlos, clubs deeply rooted in Brazil’s competitive football landscape. Marília and São Carlos: Reconnecting with Brazilian Roots Returning to Brazil at a pivotal moment, Jonathan joined Marília, a historic team known for developing disciplined, technically sound players. His stint there solidified his reputation as a creative force capable of orchestrating play from deep positions—a trait that soon caught the attention of bigger challenges.