Flamengo accept offer for Michael, Saudi club await striker’s decision | OneFootball

Al-Ula, from Saudi Arabia, offered 3.5 million dollars (R$ 18.2 million) for the signing of Michael

On the list of negotiable players at Flamengo, Michael is currently facing uncertainty about his career’s future. The forward is being targeted by Al-Ula, from Saudi Arabia, and the Rio de Janeiro club has already accepted the offer presented.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, in information confirmed by the Coluna do Fla team, the proposal accepted by Flamengo is for 3.5 million dollars (R$ 18.2 million). However, the forward has not yet given his approval, which represents the last obstacle to finalizing the deal.

WAS MICHAEL CLOSE TO JOINING SANTOS?

Michael was on the radar of Santos during this transfer window. The São Paulo club even reached an agreement with the player, but negotiations did not progress because the forward did not want to give up the amounts he is owed by Flamengo.

According to the player’s representatives, R$ 2 million corresponds to the remaining signing bonus from the contract signed with Flamengo in 2024. Michael, who arrived at no cost from Al Hilal (SAU), received a total of R$ 28.8 million in signing bonuses, paid in installments.

So, the player believes that R$ 2 million is still owed to complete the payment. On the other hand, the Rubro-Negro believes it does not need to pay the amount, since the player would be leaving the club before the end of the contract, which is valid until 2028.

DID MICHAEL PLAY FOR FLAMENGO IN 2026?

Michael was available to Filipe Luís in the derbies against Vasco and Fluminense, but did not leave the bench. Then, on Wednesday (28), against São Paulo, the forward was not even included in the squad and did not travel to the São Paulo capital by decision of the coach.

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