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Lucas Furtado had not been getting opportunities at Flamengo

Flamengo continues to make moves in the transfer market, both in terms of arrivals and departures. On Thursday (28), in fact, Mengão confirmed the departure of goalkeeper Lucas Furtado to Vitória de Guimarães (POR). It is worth noting that the goalkeeper was part of Mengão's under-20 team.

The contract between Flamengo and Lucas Furtado was valid until December of this year. However, the goalkeeper did not want to renew his contract with Mengão, as he lost his place in the under-20s to Léo Nannetti. Therefore, if the goalkeeper passes his medical exams, Mengão will retain 50% of the young player's economic rights. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

What was Lucas Furtado's journey at Flamengo like?

Lucas Furtado went through various phases in Flamengo's youth categories, starting in the under-15 team. He then moved on to the under-17s and finally took a spot in the under-20s, where he was playing until now. In the juniors, he even won two Libertadores and two Club World Cups. It's worth mentioning that the athlete has worked with Filipe Luís.

Lucas Furtado gained significant prominence in the under-20 Libertadores final against Palmeiras, held on March 16 of this year. This is because, after a draw in regular time, the continental title was decided on penalties. Thus, the goalkeeper saved two shots from the São Paulo team and led Mengão to the championship.

What was Lucas Furtado's farewell at Flamengo like?

It's worth noting that Lucas Furtado played in 17 games this season, conceding 17 goals. The last time the goalkeeper wore the Sacred Mantle was last Saturday (23), when Flamengo won the under-20 World Cup title against Barcelona (ESP). However, the goalkeeper was on the bench, as Léo Nannetti was the starter.

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