Corinthians come clean about interest in Flamengo striker | OneFootball

Flamengo open to hearing offers for Michael, but Corinthians faces a transfer ban

The left winger Michael has had few opportunities at Flamengo under Filipe Luís and has struggled with some injuries during his second stint with the Red and Black. As a result, rumors have emerged about a possible departure of the forward to Corinthians.

Despite the speculation, however, Corinthians denies any contact with the player regarding signing him for 2026. This information comes from the Mundo Bola website via Flamengo. Therefore, unless the situation changes, the player will remain at Flamengo until the end of his contract in 2028.

Has Corinthians already tried to sign Michael?

Year after year, Michael appears on Corinthians' radar. In 2024, however, the São Paulo club gave up on the idea after the forward requested R$ 3 million in salary, signing bonus, and other charges.

But can Corinthians sign him?

Even if the club's interest were real, Corinthians is currently under a transfer ban, a sanction imposed by FIFA that prevents a football team from registering new players. This is because the team owes R$ 45 million to Matías Rojas.

Does Flamengo want to sell Michael?

Flamengo does not rule out listening to offers for the player. In July, the Rubro-Negro received an offer from Al-Ula (SAU) for the forward's loan. However, the deal did not progress, and Michael remains with the Red and Black.

So far this season, Michael has played 24 matches, scored two goals, and provided four assists. The forward has also spent time in Flamengo's Medical Department. The player has suffered three injuries so far this year, the most recent being an ankle injury.

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