Flamengo sign Andrew Ventura after three monthly goalkeeper awards in Portugal | OneFootball

Flamengo agreed to sign Brazilian goalkeeper Andrew Ventura from Gil Vicente on Monday 12, bringing in a player with three recent monthly awards in Liga Portugal.

According to Coluna Do Fla, Ventura was named Goalkeeper of the Month in September, October and November, ahead of Porto's Diogo Costa, Portugal's first-choice goalkeeper.

Gil Vicente are fourth in the Portuguese league, with Porto, Sporting and Benfica occupying the top three. Ventura has been among those driving a campaign that has unsettled Portugal's giants.

He has eight clean sheets, averages two difficult saves per match and has saved 50% of the penalties he has faced. In the first week of 2026, Filipe Luís and José Boto watched Gil Vicente and the goalkeeper impressed.

Ventura had initially signed a pre-contract, with his deal in Portugal running until mid 2026. Gil Vicente accepted Flamengo's offer for an immediate release, worth €one and a half million, R$ nine point four million at current rates, plus 10% of a future sale.

He is scheduled to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday 13 to finalise a four-year contract running until 2030.

Source: Coluna Do Fla