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What did Reinaldo, former Flamengo forward, say about Kaio Jorge?

Kaio Jorge was one of Brazil's top players last season. In light of this, Reinaldo, a former player and champion with Flamengo in the 1999 Mercosur, labeled the Cruzeiro athlete as the best forward playing in Brazilian football.

In a quiz promoted by ‘Lance!’, Reinaldo answered several questions, even mentioning that his first goal and debut for Flamengo marked his career. Finally, the former forward named Kaio Jorge as the main forward playing in Brazil.

WHAT IS KAIO JORGE'S SITUATION AT CRUZEIRO?

Forward Kaio Jorge is on the rise, given the performance he achieved last season. Even without Cruzeiro winning titles, the athlete played in 46 games, scoring 26 goals and providing nine assists.

Already at the start of the 2026 season, Kaio Jorge's numbers are also drawing attention. This is because, in just seven opportunities, the forward scored five times. The last time was this Wednesday (11), from a penalty, in Cruzeiro's match against Mirassol, in the Brasileirão.

HAS FLAMENGO ALREADY TRIED TO SIGN KAIO JORGE?

Yes! At the start of this transfer window, Kaio Jorge was the defined ‘target’ for Flamengo for the attack. However, amid several attempts and having been rejected by Cruzeiro, the Rubro-Negro ended negotiations for the player's signing.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

While Kaio Jorge remains at Cruzeiro, the Flamengo squad focuses on an important commitment in the 2026 season. This Sunday (15), Mengão faces Botafogo in the quarterfinals of the Carioca.

The match kicks off at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will provide detailed coverage of the match with on-site reporting by Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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