Malcom breaks silence, denies supposed Flamengo deal | OneFootball

Al Hilal (SAU) forward Malcom broke his silence about the speculation

In recent days, the name of Malcom has been linked with Flamengo by fans and pages connected to the club on social media. However, this Friday (17), the Al Hilal (SAU) forward dismissed the possibility of wearing the Sacred Mantle, at least for now.

Malcom reacted to an Instagram post claiming that the player was in advanced talks with Flamengo. The forward then commented by writing “fake news” and adding a few clown-face emojis alongside it. It is worth noting that the player is under contract until June 2027.

HOW OLD IS MALCOM?

A product of the Corinthians youth academy, Malcom is 29 years old. In the 2025/26 season, the forward played 40 matches for Al Hilal, scoring nine goals and providing 11 assists. If he does not renew his contract with the Saudi club, the Brazilian will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement at no cost starting in January 2027.

Besides Corinthians and Al Hilal, where he has played since 2023/24, Malcom has also worn the shirts of Bordeaux (FRA), Barcelona (ESP), and Zenit (RUS). The player has also made two appearances for Brazil’s senior national team and, at youth level, played in the U-20 World Cup and South American Championship, and is an Olympic champion, in 2020.

HOW DID THE RUMOR ABOUT MALCOM TO FLAMENGO START?

Last Thursday (16), a friend of Malcom’s, whose Instagram profile picture shows him wearing a Flamengo shirt, posted a reflective message and tagged the player. The text read: “Trust the process. It builds your future.” Then, because the player shared a photo of a Flamengo supporter, some fans began to associate it with a possible deal. By Friday (17), some social media profiles with large followings started talking about the alleged signing.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON THE MATTER, AFTER ALL?

— Malcom would be a great signing for Flamengo. He is a player who performs well out wide and has an eye for goal, which is rare for players in that position in this country. However, he does not fit the profile outlined by the board, which prioritizes signing players under 26 years old — began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

— Today, as Malcom said, it is fake news. However, Flamengo could keep the player on their radar to make a no-cost signing for next year. In that case, it would be worth ‘breaking the rule’ of the under-26 policy. He still has a lot left in the tank and could play a strong role in Brazilian football — he added.

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