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Will Flamengo continue trying to sign a center forward at this moment?

One of the desires of the Flamengo management was to secure the signing of a center forward in this transfer window. However, after failing in negotiations with Cruzeiro for Kaio Jorge, the Rubro-Negro decided to take a 'pause' in the search for a striker.

The management of Flamengo understands that the center forward position is not an urgency in the squad, as Pedro is fit to start the season as the starter. Besides Kaio Jorge, the Rubro-Negro also inquired about Marcos Leonardo, but did not advance in the negotiation. The information is from 'GE'.

How was the negotiation between Flamengo and Cruzeiro?

The Flamengo made the first official proposal to try to sign Kaio Jorge last Thursday (08). After the Mengão signaled two offers that were rejected, in which the club included the forward Everton Cebolinha, this time the scenario was different.

This is because the Flamengo presented an offer of 30 million euros (R$ 188 million at the current exchange rate) to Cruzeiro for Kaio Jorge. However, the Belo Horizonte club again rejected the proposal and took the opportunity to renew the striker's contract until 2030.

What is Flamengo's current priority in the market?

At this moment, the main priority of Flamengo is the signing of Lucas Paquetá. A product of the Rubro-Negro's youth academy, the West Ham (ENG) player wishes to return to Brazil and, therefore, has advanced talks with Mengo. The Fla management even has a meeting scheduled with the English team this Friday (16).

Has Flamengo already signed reinforcements for 2026?

Yes! The Flamengo has already secured the signing of two players for the 2026 season. The defender Vitão, who wore the Internacional jersey, has arrived to strengthen Filipe Luís's defense, while Andrew is the new goalkeeper for Mengão.

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