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Bernardo Zortéa has a contract with Grêmio until December of next year

Flamengo continues to scan the market in search of new signings for the remainder of the 2026 season. As such, the red-and-black team has made inquiries about signing midfielder Bernardo Zortéa, 18 years old, currently at Grêmio.

According to information from Rádio Bandeirantes, Flamengo asked Grêmio for a position regarding the terms to move forward with a potential offer. However, the Grêmio team has not yet responded to the inquiry from the red-and-black club.

Amidst the inquiry, Grêmio reported that it received the notification through intermediaries. The agent of Bernardo Zortéa was at the training center of the team from Rio Grande do Sul during the week to discuss Flamengo’s interest.

WHO IS BERNARDO ZORTÉA?

Bernardo Zortéa is only 18 years old and has a contract with Grêmio until the end of next season. Finally, it is worth mentioning that the player, who played in the 2026 Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior, can exercise the option to extend his contract until December 2028.

It is worth mentioning that Bernardo Zortéa has not yet played a single match for Grêmio’s main team in his career. The 18-year-old midfielder has experience with Grêmio’s under-20 squad, for which he played 35 matches in 2025. In 2026, he has so far played seven games and scored one goal.

DO FLAMENGO AND GRÊMIO HAVE A GOOD RELATIONSHIP?

Grêmio and Flamengo have had recent negotiations, but without success. First, the Porto Alegre team tried to sign Evertton Araújo, who is part of the main red-and-black squad. Then, they sought an agreement with Da Mata, from Mengão’s youth academy, but both attempts were unsuccessful.

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