Can Cebolinha play for Santos against Flamengo? The club’s restriction | OneFootball

Former Flamengo player, Cebolinha is ruled out of the match against his old club on Thursday (08) at Vila Belmiro

Flamengo and Santos face each other this Thursday (08) in the 29th round of the Brasileirão, and Everton Cebolinha, a former Flamengo player, will not be able to play. Flamengo demanded this condition in order to terminate the winger’s contract and release him to the Vila Belmiro side.

When is Santos vs Flamengo?

The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Vila Belmiro in the Brasileirão. It is Flamengo’s first match after the FIFA international break, which ends on Tuesday (06).

Why can’t Cebolinha face Flamengo?

Since the end of 2025, Cebolinha had been saying he did not want to renew his contract. With limited playing time, the winger had his deal, which was due to run until the end of 2026, terminated early. Thus, the only condition imposed by Flamengo was to prevent the player from featuring against his former club. The winger is also no longer part of Leonardo Jardim’s coaching staff’s plans.

What is Cebolinha’s situation at Santos?

Cebolinha is under contract with Santos until the end of this year. However, the parties included a clause that allows the deal to be extended for two more years if there is interest in continuing the partnership.

That said, the restriction may no longer apply if the contract is renewed. Wearing the No. 7 shirt, the winger was involved in the winning goal against São Paulo on Friday (02). Cebolinha, alongside Rodinei, is among the former Flamengo players who will meet up again with Flamengo.

How was Cebolinha’s spell at Flamengo?

Signed in 2022, Everton Cebolinha made 193 appearances, scored 21 goals, and provided 26 assists while wearing the Sacred Shirt. However, in 2026, the winger played 12 Brasileirão matches before leaving the club.

The No. 11 shirt became vacant after his move to Santos, but Lucas Paquetá inherited the number. The midfielder wore No. 20 and had already worn No. 11 during his first spell at Flamengo. The Ninho do Urubu academy product arrived at the beginning of this year.

Who else will face Flamengo again?

Besides Cebolinha and Rodinei, Santos also have Willian Arão and Gabigol. All four previously played for Flamengo. Thus, the full-back and the two forwards even played together for Mengão recently.

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