Flamengo may owe Benfica R$10m more for Cebolinha, here’s why | OneFootball

Everton Cebolinha has a contract with Flamengo until December next year

Flamengo still has important matches to play in the final stretch of the current season, but has already started planning with an eye on 2026. Mengo is trying to sell Everton Cebolinha in 2025 to avoid having to pay nearly R$ 10 million to Benfica (POR) for the player.

This is because, when Flamengo signed Everton Cebolinha from Benfica, the two clubs agreed to a bonus clause in the contract. The clause stipulated that Mengo would have to pay an additional 1.5 million euros (R$ 9.3 million at the current exchange rate) if the winger remained beyond 2026.

Thus, Flamengo is racing against time to sell Everton Cebolinha, since the forward is not part of the club's plans. Furthermore, as he has a contract until December 2026, the player could sign a pre-contract in June, leaving Mengo for free. This information comes from journalist Jorge Nicola.

WHAT IS EVERTON CEBOLINHA’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Everton Cebolinha has played 39 matches for Flamengo this season, starting in only 17 of them. During this period, the forward scored just four goals and provided four assists to his teammates.

HAS THERE BEEN AN OFFER TO SELL EVERTON CEBOLINHA?

As such, Everton Cebolinha was targeted by six Brazilian clubs in 2025, mainly before the Club World Cup, between June and July. Palmeiras, Corinthians, and Grêmio were the identified teams.

Finally, Everton Cebolinha himself revealed that he received an inquiry from a Turkish club, which was not disclosed. In addition, the forward asked to be transferred to coach Filipe Luís, but the deal was ultimately blocked by Flamengo.

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