Filipe Luís blocks Flamengo move for former Santos striker | OneFootball

Why doesn’t Filipe Luís want the signing of Marcos Leonardo?

Flamengo considered signing Marcos Leonardo, formerly of Santos, who is currently at Al Hilal (SAU). However, coach Filipe Luís vetoed the striker’s arrival at Mais Querido.

According to journalist Raisa Simplicio, the football director of Flamengo, José Boto, likes Marcos Leonardo. However, the Portuguese director runs into Filipe Luís’s demands, who does not approve the signing.

Why doesn’t Filipe Luís want to sign Marcos Leonardo?

For Filipe Luís, Marcos Leonardo does not have the characteristics he considers fundamental for Flamengo. For this reason, Mais Querido did not move forward in negotiations for the player’s signing.

Does Marcos Leonardo want to stay at Al Hilal?

Yes! Marcos Leonardo has decided to remain at Al Hilal at least until June of this year. The striker’s idea is to consider a new project starting from the second half of 2026, whether in Europe, Saudi Arabia, or Brazil.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While searching for another striker, Flamengo is focusing its attention on the match against Sampaio Corrêa, this Saturday (07). The game will take place at Maracanã, for the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match is scheduled for 9 p.m. (Brasília time), with live coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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