Everton Cebolinha frustrated by bench role, eyes future at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo faces Internacional this Wednesday (04), with Everton Cebolinha available

The forward Everton Cebolinha started 2026 the same way he ended 2025: on a high. Despite this, the number 11 remains on the bench, as he was during Flamengo's runner-up finish in the Supercopa do Brasil on Sunday (01) against Corinthians. Not surprisingly, the player expressed dissatisfaction with being a substitute.

In an interview in the mixed zone after Flamengo's 2-0 defeat to Corinthians, Everton Cebolinha spoke about his eagerness to get on the field. In the meantime, the number 11 emphasized that he needs to be well-prepared for the next commitment of the "Mais Querido".

What did Cebolinha say?

— I was very anxious. We always want to help, I'm in an excellent moment. I was there, biting my nails to get in earlier. Unfortunately, I didn't get in right away, but patience, Wednesday (04), as I said, I have to be well-prepared to help our team -, he said.

What is the player's future?

Currently, Flamengo has three possible scenarios for Everton Cebolinha. The first is to negotiate the athlete in the current transfer window, which remains open until early March. Another option is for the club to allow the player to sign a pre-contract with another team mid-year to leave for free.

Lastly, the "Mais Querido" could renew with Everton Cebolinha, who had requested a release to a Turkish club in 2025. At that time, the Rubro-Negro chose not to negotiate the number 11.

And now?

Now, with Cebolinha available, Flamengo turns all its attention to the Brazilian Championship. Thus, this Wednesday (04), the "Mais Querido" faces Internacional at Maracanã, in a match valid for the second round of the Brasileirão. Finally, the match takes place from 7 PM (Brasília time).

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