Cebolinha's wife denies Rio security fears behind Flamengo exit | OneFootball

Isa Ranieri denied any episode of insecurity in Rio de Janeiro and reacted with surprise to the case’s repercussions

The wife of Everton Cebolinha broke her silence after rumors about the reasons behind the player’s departure from Flamengo. Therefore, Isa Ranieri denied that the family had witnessed a situation that made them feel unsafe in Rio de Janeiro as a reason for a possible transfer.

What did Cebolinha’s wife say about the case?

Isa’s statement became public after journalist Paulo Vinícius Coelho (PVC) said that the family’s safety was the reason they wanted to leave Rio de Janeiro. According to him, the striker’s wife had witnessed a violent incident.

However, journalist Raisa Simplício spoke with Cebolinha’s wife about the case’s repercussions. Isa then denied that she had gone through or witnessed any unsafe situation in Rio. “It never happened, thank God,” she said in a message.

In this way, her statement directly contradicts the rumors circulating about the reasons for the striker’s departure. However, the case itself still has not been officially confirmed by either the family or Flamengo.

Cebolinha turned down offers from Botafogo, Vasco, and Krasnodar

The moment has also been marked by transfer market movement tied to the future of Everton Cebolinha. The striker turned down an offer from Botafogo and also attracted interest from Vasco, though talks did not progress. As a result, the No. 11 was close to joining Krasnodar (RUS), but the deal did not move forward due to a decision by the Russian club itself.

That said, Cebolinha is still prioritizing offers from European clubs for the next step in his career. However, no negotiations have advanced so far beyond the preliminary talks reported by the press.

How long has Cebolinha been at Flamengo?

The striker has been with the Rubro-Negro since June 2022, when Benfica (POR) sold him for 16 million euros (around R$ 94 million at the exchange rate). Since then, the player has made 190 appearances, scored 21 goals, and provided 25 assists, in addition to winning nine titles.

What is Cebolinha’s contract situation at Flamengo?

Cebolinha’s contract with Flamengo runs until December 2026, with no renewal planned by the club. Therefore, the striker is already free to negotiate a departure with other teams. As such, Cebolinha’s future remains undefined as Friday (11) approaches, the date the transfer window closes.

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