Flamengo hand academy gem Marcos Pierre a pro contract | OneFootball

Rubro-Negro academy gem will have a contract with Flamengo until 2029

Flamengo announced this Thursday (16) the signing of athlete Marcos Pierre’s first professional contract. Thus, the 16-year-old forward, born in Picos, Piauí, will be tied to the Most Beloved until 2029.

The youngster, who joined the rubro-negro academy in 2023, will play the Under-16 Copa Rio final with his Flamengo teammates. The final will be played over two matches against Fluminense on July 29 and August 22.

Has Marcos Pierre spoken after the new contract yet?

The statement from the Most Beloved still does not include the player’s first words after the new deal. The youngster, meanwhile, has also not yet used social media to comment. However, Marcos’ first statement while wearing the Sacred Jersey already promised to always honor the club.

“First of all, I thank God for giving me this opportunity, I thank my family who always supports me, I thank Maurício and Aunt Andreia, and I thank Flamengo for the opportunity and I will honor this shirt on and off the field,” the forward said in a post in January 2024.

Has the youngster already stood out at Flamengo?

Still in 2024, the forward scored four goals for Fla in the Brasil Soccer Cup, his first title wearing the Sacred Jersey. As a result, the boy secured sponsorship from Puma, in addition to interest from Nike and Adidas.

Since then, Marcos has won the Taça Rio, Copa Rio, Campeonato Carioca, and the Under-15 International Youth Cup. The last trophy came in an international competition in which Mengão beat Manchester City’s U15 team, in Italy.

What does Marcos Pierre’s contract with Flamengo involve?

Known for investing in talent development, the Rubro-Negro is betting on the youngster’s potential to further strengthen the academy, which has produced several players for the first team and for the international market. Investment in the youth ranks was a campaign promise of the Luiz Eduardo Baptista administration.

So, is there more investment in the academy?

Besides Marcos Pierre, Mengo also recently announced the signing of 18-year-old forward Andrew, who left Bahia. Thus, the youngster will play for the Most Beloved’s U20 squad, which is going through a delicate moment.

The agreement between Andrew and the Most Beloved runs until 2028. The team from Salvador, however, will keep 40% of the striker’s economic rights. Therefore, a possible future sale of the youngster could also benefit the Bahia club.

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