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Flamengo is close to completing the sale of Ryan Roberto

Sidelined from the under-20 team due to a lack of agreement over a contract renewal, Ryan Roberto is close to signing with a new club: Lille, from France. The Europeans offered 10 million euros (R$ 57.8 million), and Flamengo accepted. There is still one obstacle remaining before the deal can be finalized.

A conflict between the agents is “holding up” the deal. That is because Ryan Roberto recently signed with Elenko Sports, but the forward is still tied to the Energy Sports brand, which Lille contacted to make the offer.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S ISSUE WITH RYAN ROBERTO?

Ryan Roberto has only 11 months left on his contract with Flamengo. The club showed interest in renewing it, but the forward’s camp made some demands, such as more space in the first team. The Rubro-Negro replied that it will not be possible in 2026, but that there is a career plan to integrate the 18-year-old into the senior squad in 2027.

Unhappy with the counteroffer, Ryan Roberto decided not to renew his contract. So Flamengo is at risk of losing the gem for free in five months, when he will be able to sign a free pre-contract with another team. In this way, the Rubro-Negro is trying to complete a quick sale to make a profit from the youngster.

Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) was the first team to signal interest with an offer for Ryan Roberto, and Flamengo turned it down. However, Mengão said yes to Lille’s offer. Because of this off-field situation, the player has not taken the field for the under-20 team since April 22.

HAS RYAN ROBERTO ALREADY PLAYED FOR THE SENIOR TEAM?

The forward made his senior debut this year, with two appearances in the Campeonato Carioca. However, at the time, the rubro-negro squad was made up of youth players, while the main group was still enjoying its vacation. Later, Ryan Roberto returned to the under-20 side and did not get opportunities under either Filipe Luís or Leonardo Jardim.

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