Flamengo sign 2.04m power forward Yan Djalo

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·9 September 2026

Flamengo sign 2.04m power forward Yan Djalo

Power forward Yan Djalo joins the red-and-black basketball team after four seasons with Pinheiros and the best year of his career in 2025/26

Flamengo has signed Yan Djalo for the 2026/27 season. At 24 years old and standing 2.04m tall, the power forward joins the Pride of the Nation after four seasons with Pinheiros. In addition, the player had the best year of his career so far in 2025/26.

What did Yan Djalo say about joining Flamengo?

“With my arrival at Flamengo, I feel very happy because it is a great club, a Nation, that represents many titles, many victories, and many achievements. That is what I am looking for. My expectation is to come to Flamengo in search of titles,” said Djalo, who added: “It is a club that always aims to be champion, always aims for victories, and that is also my goal. The Nation can expect from me a lot of intensity, a lot of teamwork, a lot of energy, a lot of commitment on the court, a lot of joy, and a lot of three-point shots. You can be sure of that,” emphasized the power forward.

How did Flamengo perform in 2025/26?

The previous season left important lessons. Brasília ended the red-and-black team’s run in the NBB in the quarterfinals, winning the series 3-2. In addition, Boca Juniors (ARG) prevented Fla from reaching the BCLA final.

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Furthermore, the Rio de Janeiro team was beaten by Minas 93-80 in the Copa Super 8 semifinal. Flamengo then announced the departures of Jhonatan Luz, Shaq Johnson, and Kayo Gonçalves, signaling a major squad overhaul in pursuit of a return to winning ways.

Who is Djalo, FlaBasquete’s new player?

Born in São Paulo and the son of parents from Guinea-Bissau, Yan Djalo made a late transition to basketball: he switched from soccer to the hardwood at age 15, at Ginásio do Ibirapuera. His first competitions came in 2018 with Clube Paulista/Overtime, but it was at Corinthians, starting in 2019, that the power forward began to gain national recognition and made his NBB debut.

A champion and standout in the 2022 LDB final with 19 points, he maintained a high level in the following edition with averages of 17.4 points and 8.5 rebounds, in addition to lifting the Interligas LDB trophy in Argentina. Over four seasons, the player established himself with increasing playing time and maturity in the top tier of Brazilian basketball.

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