Flamengo puts ex-Fluminense ‘on hold’ after Shakhtar’s huge demand | OneFootball

Who is the Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) player Flamengo had been watching?

Flamengo remains active in the transfer market in search of a new center forward. In that regard, one of the names watched by the club’s board was Kauã Elias, former Fluminense player and current Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) striker. However, Mengão’s interest has “cooled off.”

That is because Shakhtar Donetsk asked for around 40 million euros (R$ 232.7 million) to release Kauã Elias. As a result, the fee was considered far too high by Flamengo, exceeding the amount the Rubro-Negro was willing to invest.

Who is Kauã Elias?

A product of Fluminense’s youth academy, Kauã Elias left the Tricolor side in February 2025. At the time, Shakhtar Donetsk paid 17 million euros (R$ 101.87 million at the time) for the striker.

At just 20 years old, Kauã Elias has played 36 matches in the 2025/26 season. Thus, the young Shakhtar Donetsk forward has recorded 11 goals and seven assists.

Does Flamengo want to sign a center forward?

Yes! The center-forward position is one of Flamengo’s priorities for the next transfer window. After all, the Rubro-Negro wants to bring in a player to compete for a spot with Pedro. Kaio Jorge, one of Cruzeiro’s standout players, was among Fla’s targets, but the club did not reach a financial agreement with the Minas Gerais side.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo remains focused on its next commitment of 2026. This Wednesday (20), the Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, in the fifth round of the Libertadores.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (Globoplay), and Paramount+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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