Flamengo accept Athletic bid for academy gem Rayan Lucas | OneFootball

Rayan Lucas returned to Flamengo after a loan spell at Sporting (POR)

Flamengo remains ‘keeping an eye on’ the squad overhaul during this transfer window and, with that, is preparing for possible player departures and arrivals. One player who is close to saying ‘goodbye’ to the Rubro-Negro is Rayan Lucas, one of Fla’s academy prospects.

This is because Flamengo accepted an offer from Athletic to send Rayan Lucas out on loan. As a result, the Rubro-Negro is awaiting a response from the midfielder’s representatives, who are analyzing the terms of the deal before authorizing the transfer. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

What is Athletic’s situation?

Athletic is competing in Brazil’s Série B in the 2026 season. At the moment, the Minas Gerais club sits in 11th place in the table, with 28 points. In 20 matches, the team has recorded six wins, ten draws, and four defeats.

That said, Flamengo views the loan to Athletic positively. This is because Rayan Lucas could get more playing time and, consequently, continue his development in Brazil’s Série B.

Who is Rayan Lucas, Flamengo player?

A 21-year-old defensive midfielder, Rayan Lucas returned to Flamengo in July of this year after wearing Sporting’s shirt (POR) on a season-long loan. The youngster, however, failed to impress Leonardo Jardim’s coaching staff upon his return to the Rubro-Negro.

Rayan Lucas was part of the Flamengo squad that held its mid-season training camp in Portugal. On that occasion, the midfielder only got minutes against Lausanne Sport (SUI). In addition, the youngster also featured in the friendly against Olimpia (PAR), played at Mané Garrincha in Brasília.

Does Rayan Lucas still have a contract with Flamengo?

Yes! Rayan Lucas’ contract with Flamengo runs until the end of 2028. In addition, the youngster has a release clause of 50 million euros (R$ 292 million at the current exchange rate). In other words, the club’s board is in no rush to negotiate the player, since he could still be useful over the course of the season.

What is the article author’s opinion on Rayan Lucas?

“Rayan Lucas ends up paying the price for Flamengo having many options in midfield. It is difficult for the youngster to compete for a spot with Erick Pulgar and Evertton Araújo, especially,” he said, before concluding:

“In addition, the youngster did not impress when he had opportunities at Flamengo. Lorran, for example, performed well during the mid-season camp, but Rayan Lucas was unable to match his teammate’s feat,” said Davi Esteves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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