Flamengo eyeing move for Kaio Jorge, reports suggest | OneFootball

Kaio Jorge was the top scorer of the 2025 Brazilian Championship

Flamengo continues to search for a new striker for the 2026 season. Thus, the red-black team is attempting to sign forward Kaio Jorge, currently with Cruzeiro and the top scorer of the 2025 Brazilian Championship.

According to journalist André Hernan from ESPN, Flamengo has a genuine interest in Kaio Jorge. As a result, the team led by Filipe Luís is willing to pay the 30 million euros (R$ 196 million at the current exchange rate) demanded by Cruzeiro.

WHO IS KAIO JORGE?

Kaio Jorge emerged at Santos and was soon sold to European football. The young forward was transferred to Juventus (ITA) but failed to make a significant impact in the major leagues. Consequently, the player returned to Brazil to play for Cruzeiro permanently.

Last season, Kaio Jorge participated in 46 games for Cruzeiro. During this period, the striker scored 26 goals and provided nine assists to his teammates. Thus, the player was the top scorer of the 2025 Brazilian Championship.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

Flamengo continues to search for a new forward for the next season. Currently, the red-black team only has Pedro. This is because Juninho was sold to Pumas (MEX), while Carlinhos was loaned to Remo.

Thus, Flamengo is active in the transfer window. The Rio de Janeiro club attempted to sign Taty Castellanos, a forward from Lazio (ITA). However, due to the high demands of the Italian team, Mengo withdrew. Finally, the management has prioritized the position.

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