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Which Flamengo player is ‘on Shakhtar Donetsk’s (UKR) radar’?

Flamengo has one of the best youth academies in world football. As a result, several teams around the world usually keep an eye on the club’s young talents. It is no surprise, then, that Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) is interested in signing Ryan Roberto, one of the club’s gems.

According to information from ‘ESPN’, Shakhtar Donetsk is very interested in having Ryan Roberto in the squad. However, the Ukrainian side has not yet made any official offer to Flamengo for the youngster.

Does Ryan Roberto have a release clause at Flamengo?

Yes! Aware of European interest in the youngster, Flamengo included a release clause in Ryan Roberto’s contract, which runs until March 2027. Therefore, it would take 50 million euros (R$ 293.7 million at the current exchange rate) to take the forward away from the Rubro-Negro.

What are Ryan Roberto’s numbers in 2026?

So far, Ryan Roberto has played 14 matches in the 2026 season, including games for the youth teams and the senior side. In that span, the youngster has six goals and two assists. The forward was also Mengão’s top scorer in the U-20 Libertadores, with three goals.

Ryan Roberto also made his debut for Flamengo’s senior team this season. On that occasion, the youngster came on in the 24th minute in Mengo’s 2-1 defeat to Bangu in the 2026 Carioca Championship.

When did Ryan Roberto join Flamengo?

Flamengo signed Ryan Roberto permanently from Athletico-PR in 2023. At the time, each club kept 50% of the player’s rights. However, the Rubro-Negro has a purchase option in the contract to acquire another 20% of the youngster for R$ 1.5 million, but has not yet exercised the clause.

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