He returned to the "Tricolor Gaúcho" in early 2015 and became a starter in the team under Luiz Felipe Scolari, going on to play a bigger role in the tactics of the squad during Roger Machado's tenure.
However, an injury to his ankle ligaments in July 2015 was a key factor keeping him out of action for about a month.
Following his return from injury, he struggled to regain a starting position in the squad.
[2][3] After three months with the club, Yuri was reportedly not deemed to be a suitable replacement for previous striker Nikolaos Karelis and rumoured to return to Grêmio at the end of the season.
[7] In June 2024, Yuri signed for SHB Da Nang, also playing in the V.League 1.