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Caio Henrique is under contract with Monaco (FRA) until June 2027

Barcelona (ESP) remain active and are monitoring targets ahead of the summer transfer window in Europe, which opens at the beginning of June. With that, the Spanish side is trying to sign Caio Henrique, Monaco’s (FRA) left back, who has also been linked with Flamengo.

According to information from UOL, Barcelona have entered the race for Caio Henrique in a big way. Monaco are not expected to play hardball over releasing the Brazilian and are asking for 15 million euros (R$87 million at the current exchange rate) for the defender.

CAIO HENRIQUE ON FLAMENGO’S RADAR?

Flamengo have been keeping an eye on Caio Henrique since last year and even indicated that they could make an offer for the Brazilian left back. However, the Rubro-Negro side have yet to make an official bid for the 29-year-old defender.

At the moment, Flamengo have two left-sided full-backs in the squad. Alex Sandro is the undisputed starter, while Ayrton Lucas is the backup. Finally, Matías Viña, who is on loan at River Plate (ARG), is still under contract with the Most Beloved.

WHAT IS CAIO HENRIQUE’S SITUATION?

Caio Henrique is under contract with Monaco until June 2027 and has been at the Monegasque club since 2020, when he arrived from Atlético de Madrid (ESP). This season, the defender has made 34 appearances and provided two assists for his teammates.

PREFERENCE FOR FLUMINENSE?

Despite being linked with Flamengo, Caio Henrique made it clear that his priority would be to return to Fluminense if he comes back to Brazil. The full-back gave an interview to Globo Esporte in May last year and said he enjoyed his time with the rival of the Most Beloved.

— I talk about it a lot with my wife as well. We really liked Rio de Janeiro. The lifestyle, the beach. We’re from Santos, so we’re already used to that beach life. I like it a lot. The gratitude I have toward Fluminense is enormous — said Caio Henrique.

— For sure, if I could return to Brazil today, my preference would be Fluminense. I’ve always made that very clear. It was a club that opened its doors to me, and I have a great deal of affection for them — concluded the Monaco player, in an interview with GE in May last year.

Caio Henrique had a brief spell at Fluminense in 2019. The player was signed on loan from Atlético de Madrid as a midfielder. He made 51 appearances, scored one goal, and provided three assists. Soon after, he also had a spell at Grêmio before joining Monaco in 2020.

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