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Pedro Henrique, former Paysandu player, is Flamengo’s new signing

Flamengo continues strengthening its youth ranks. This Friday (17), the Rubro-Negro introduced 18-year-old Pedro Henrique, who had been at Paysandu. The transfer is the biggest in the history of the Pará-based club, bringing in R$ 3.04 million for the team from Belém.

“Flamengo has reached an agreement to sign defensive midfielder Pedro Henrique, previously tied to Paysandu (PA), as another reinforcement for the under-20 squad. In an agreement with the player and Paysandu for the payment of the compensation clause (release clause), the player arrived at CT George Helal this Friday (17), where he saw the Ninho do Urubu facilities, underwent medical exams, and signed a three-year contract,” Flamengo announced in a statement.

WHAT TWISTS WERE THERE IN THE SIGNING?

Last month, Flamengo made an offer for Pedro Henrique, but the youngster was not pleased to learn that he would be part of Rubro-Negro’s under-20 team. At the moment, the young player is an undisputed starter for Paysandu’s first team, which won the Campeonato Paraense and is competing in Brazil’s Série C.

In addition, Pedro Henrique was on the radar of clubs in Portugal and wanted to move to European football. However, Flamengo managed to convince the player, opened up the possibility of loaning him to Paysandu until the end of the year, and succeeded in signing him.

HOW IS PEDRO HENRIQUE DOING AT PAYSANDU?

Part of Paysandu’s senior squad since the end of last year, Pedro Henrique has played 17 matches for the first team, scoring two goals. As he will remain on loan with the Pará club, Flamengo fans will be able to cheer for the youngster next Tuesday (21), when the club will face Vasco in the Copa do Brasil.

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