Coluna do Fla
·31 January 2026
Flamengo player says goodbye: “Unforgettable moments”

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·31 January 2026

The second spell of Michael at Flamengo has come to an end. After terminating his contract with the club, the forward posted a video and a message bidding farewell to the Rubro-Negro. The player will play in Saudi Arabia, but the club has not yet been decided.
“Today I say goodbye to a very special chapter of my career. Thank you, Clube de Regatas do Flamengo, for all these years in which I lived unforgettable moments, achievements, and lessons that I will carry with me forever,” began the former number 30 of Flamengo.
“My thanks to all the staff, my teammates, and especially to the Rubro-Negra Nation, who have always been by my side with support and affection. I carry Flamengo in my heart. Thank you so much,” added Michael.
With no space in Filipe Luís' squad, Michael looked for another club to play for. Initially, the forward negotiated with Santos and was close to transferring to Vila Belmiro. However, the player's high salary and the signing bonus he wanted to receive were obstacles to finalizing the deal.
Still on Friday (30), Michael posted on social media that he was traveling to Saudi Arabia. However, the forward's future is still uncertain. Three clubs in the country are in the running: Al-Ula (SAU), Al Shabab (SAU), and Al Taawon (SAU). The situation needs to be resolved quickly, as the transfer window in the country closes on Monday (02).
Signed in 2024, Michael played an important role in that year's Copa do Brasil title. In fact, the forward stole the ball in the play that led to the third goal in the final against Atlético-MG at Maracanã. Counting his 2020 spell as well, the ‘Robozinho’ played 151 matches with the Sacred Mantle, scoring 29 goals and providing 19 assists.
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