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Everton Cebolinha can now sign a pre-contract with another club

On social media, speculation has grown over the possibility of Everton Cebolinha joining Fluminense on a free transfer. Since the forward is under contract until December of this year, he is already free to sign with another club. So, is there a chance the No. 11 could be released immediately? Only if the rival agrees to make an investment.

According to information shared by communicator Gabriel Reis, Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, there is no possibility of Flamengo letting Everton Cebolinha leave for free in the middle of the year to join Fluminense, even if the parties reach an agreement. The player is currently in Portugal with Mengão for mid-season training.

Earlier this week, journalist José Ilan, from ‘Placar’, reported that Flamengo could release him without requiring payment. However, Paparazzo found that Mengo is only willing to do business if it receives between 1 and 1.5 million euros — that is, between R$ 6 million and R$ 9 million at the current exchange rate.

In addition, Flamengo is counting on Everton Cebolinha for the rest of the season. With the schedule set to be ‘packed’, with Brasileirão and Copa Libertadores matches, the board does not want to lose players. Another factor is the difficulty of finding a replacement.

WHAT IS EVERTON CEBOLINHA’S CONTRACT SITUATION?

Signed by Flamengo in 2022, Everton Cebolinha is under contract until December 31 of this year. So far, the parties have not started talks over a renewal and the expectation is that the left winger’s cycle will come to an end in the coming months.

This season, Everton Cebolinha has made 22 appearances, but only nine as a starter. In addition, the winger has scored three goals and provided one assist. Before the break for the World Cup, the No. 11 was the third or fourth option on the left wing, behind Samuel Lino, Bruno Henrique, or even Lucas Paquetá, who was used there out of position.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO PAY FOR EVERTON CEBOLINHA?

Flamengo paid 13.5 million euros (around R$ 73 million at the exchange rate at the time) to Benfica (POR) in June 2022 to sign Everton Cebolinha. However, the total value of the deal — including economic rights, signing bonus, and contractual performance targets — reached approximately R$ 94 million.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON EVERTON CEBOLINHA?

— Everton Cebolinha has been very professional in the final months of his contract. The forward continues to support his teammates, especially the younger ones, even with limited playing time this season. Now, the red-and-black fans hope that this period in Portugal helps the No. 11 rediscover his best form, so that he can leave Rubro-Negro on a high —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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