Flamengo announce wonderkid signing before Palmeiras clash

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·23 May 2026

Flamengo announce wonderkid signing before Palmeiras clash

Who is the gem that has just signed a contract with Flamengo until 2029?

Flamengo announced this Saturday (23) the first contract for Lucca Tasch, a youngster who turns 16 the day after the announcement of the deal. As a result, the player will stay with the Most Beloved at least until 2029, when he will be 19 years old.

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On Saturday afternoon, Lucca took part in Rubro-Negro’s 3-0 win over Volta Redonda, which secured qualification for the quarterfinals of the U-17 Carioca Championship. The signing of the deal consolidates the new philosophy of Flamengo’s youth academy, which prioritizes, above all, the club’s DNA of grit and commitment on the field, regardless of the athlete’s physical build, and is also a reward for the youngster, who has worn the Sacred Jersey since the U-7 level.

Is Flamengo investing in its youth academy?

Besides the deal with Lucca, Mengo is also keeping an eye on youth players from other teams. On Wednesday (20), Fla signed rising talent Cristian Araújo from Mirassol U-20. The midfielder stood out in this year’s Copinha, which drew the attention of City Football Group, which runs Manchester City (ENG) and Bahia.

Are Lucca and Cristian part of any Flamengo project?

The arrival of the midfielder is part of the strategy adopted by Rubro-Negro to further strengthen its youth academy. Since the arrival of Portuguese director Alfredo Almeida, the club has intensified its investment in young talents from Brazilian and South American football.

Will Lucca be in Flamengo’s next game?

The 3-0 win over Volta Redonda mentioned by Mengão sent Lucca and company to the quarterfinals of the U-17 Campeonato Carioca. Before the state tournament, however, the Ninho do Urubu academy products will make their debut in the category’s Brasileirão.

Mengo will travel to Porto Alegre to face Internacional on Friday (29). The ball starts rolling at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time). Coluna do Fla will bring the result of the match, but fans can witness the youngster’s talent through SporTV’s broadcast (pay TV).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.