 In the 2011–12 season, under new manager Vítor Pereira, he lost his importance in Porto's first team – after Cristian Săpunaru's injury, central defender Maicon was chosen as his successor.In mid-January 2012 Fucile moved on loan to Brazilian club Santos FC in a one-year-long deal, being released by his parent club exactly one year later but re-admitted in March 2013.In late December 2013, also not being part of new coach Paulo Fonseca's plans, Fucile intended to return to Uruguay after agreeing a deal with Club Nacional de Football for the 2014 Clausura, but the deal fell through.