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Flamengo considered Marcos Leonardo as plan B in the transfer market

Atlético de Madrid (ESP) gave up, this Monday (02), on signing forward Marcos Leonardo, who will initially remain at Al-Hilal (SAU). The Spanish withdrawal interests Flamengo, which is looking for an attacking player and had already inquired about the Brazilian some time ago.

The frustration of the negotiation stems from the athletes' dissatisfaction with the management of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), a state body that controls the main clubs in Saudi Arabia. Thus, the Madrid team announced forward Lookman, who was at Atalanta (ITA).

Does Flamengo want a forward?

Since the start of the transfer window, Flamengo has been making offers to forwards. However, the Most Beloved was unsuccessful with Kaio Jorge and Taty Castellanos. Thus, the football director José Boto stated that they could not sign just any player for the offensive sector.

Has Flamengo been interested in Marcos Leonardo?

Thus, Marcos Leonardo was seen as plan B in case of frustration with Kaio Jorge. However, European interest in the young player from Al-Hilal made the Red-Black retreat from the inquiry, which may change in the coming days.

Fla considered a loan possibility for the scorer in mid-2025, but the athlete preferred São Paulo, which did not have enough money. Thus, the interest of the Most Beloved ceased, and the player remained in Saudi Arabia.

How is Flamengo doing in the transfer window?

So far, the Most Beloved has brought in goalkeeper Andrew, defender Vitão, and midfielder Lucas Paquetá. However, no other transfer targets from the red-black management have emerged so far.

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