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18-year-old forward Ryan Roberto is under contract with Flamengo until March 2027

Ryan Roberto, one of the top gems of Flamengo’s U-20 squad, is attracting interest from seven European clubs amid his rising market value. Given this scenario, the Rubro-Negro has stepped up negotiations to renew the 18-year-old forward’s contract.

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Benfica (POR), Brentford (ENG), Shakhtar (UKR), CSKA (RUS), Bournemouth (ENG), Feyenoord (NED), and Monaco (FRA) are monitoring the player. With a deal in place with Flamengo until March 2027, the forward will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club starting in August, which increases the ‘pressure’ for a new agreement.

DOES FLAMENGO WANT TO RENEW RYAN ROBERTO’S CONTRACT?

Flamengo signed Ryan Roberto on a permanent deal from Athletico-PR in 2023. At the time, the agreement established a 50% split of the economic rights between the clubs. In addition, the Rubro-Negro holds an option to buy another 20% for R$ 1.5 million, although it has not yet exercised the clause.

On the other hand, the U-20 forward has a release clause set at 50 million euros (R$ 293 million at the current exchange rate). Given this scenario, Flamengo is intensifying efforts to renew the standout player’s contract. As such, the club and the player’s representatives are scheduled to meet next week.

WHAT ARE RYAN ROBERTO’S NUMBERS IN 2026?

So far, Ryan Roberto has made 14 appearances in the 2026 season, across youth levels and the senior team. In that span, the forward has recorded six goals and two assists. In addition, the youngster was Flamengo’s top scorer in the U-20 Libertadores, with three goals.

Ryan Roberto has also already made his senior debut for Flamengo this season. On that occasion, the forward came on in the 24th minute of the second half in the 2-1 loss to Bangu in the 2026 Campeonato Carioca.

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