Flamengo fans back Marcos Leonardo signing for 2026 | OneFootball

Marcos Leonardo, from Al Hilal (SAU), is highly rated at Flamengo

Flamengo remains attentive in the transfer market in search of new players to strengthen the squad. In this context, Marcos Leonardo is one of the names that has caught the attention of Mengão for 2026. The red-black fans, in fact, approve the signing of the striker.

In a poll conducted on Coluna do Fla, 86.2% of Flamengo fans approve the arrival of Marcos Leonardo. On the other hand, 13.8% of the red-black supporters were not enthusiastic about the possible signing of the Al Hilal (SAU) striker.

How much does Flamengo need to spend to sign Marcos Leonardo?

According to the Saudi Arabian press, it is speculated that Marcos Leonardo costs 25 million euros (R$ 160 million at the current exchange rate). However, it is worth noting that the player is a regular starter for Al Hilal and is part of the Saudi team’s plans for the remainder of the season.

In the 2025/26 season, Marcos Leonardo has played 16 matches and scored 11 goals. His most recent goal, in fact, was scored this Sunday (04), in a 2-0 away win over Damac FC (SAU) in the Saudi League.

Is Flamengo trying to sign another striker?

It is worth noting, however, that Marcos Leonardo is Flamengo’s ‘plan B’ for the center forward position. That’s because the main target for the Rubro-Negro is Kaio Jorge, striker for Cruzeiro and top scorer of the 2025 Brasileirão.

The last offer that Flamengo made to Cruzeiro for Kaio Jorge was 24 million euros (about R$ 155 million) plus Everton Cebolinha. However, with the Minas Gerais club rejecting Flamengo’s second offer, talks between the parties have ‘cooled off’.

What are Flamengo’s priorities in this transfer window?

In addition to the center forward position, Flamengo wants to sign three more players for the 2026 season: a goalkeeper, a midfielder, and a winger. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro has already secured the signing of Vitão, Internacional’s defender, to strengthen the defense of Mengão.

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