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Who is the new center-back signed by Flamengo?

Flamengo has been undergoing a restructuring of its youth categories in recent months. In this context, the Most Beloved moved in the market and secured the signing of a new center-back for the under-17 team. The player is Paulo César, formerly of América-MG.

Paulo César signed a contract with Flamengo this Wednesday (29th) and, right after, went straight to training with Mengão’s under-17 team. To secure the defender’s signing, the Rubro-Negro had to beat competition from Cruzeiro, Bahia, Palmeiras, and teams from Portugal.

What are Paulo César’s characteristics?

Born in Belo Horizonte and standing 1.90m tall, Paulo César has already been called up to play for the Brazil Under-15 National Team. The player, who wore the América-MG shirt for seven years, stands out mainly for his aerial ability and physical strength.

How is Flamengo’s Under-17 team doing in 2025?

At the moment, Flamengo’s under-17 team Flamengo has played 56 matches in the 2025 season, with 32 wins, 12 draws, and 12 losses. In the Carioca, the Rubro-Negro finished as runners-up after losing to Botafogo, and was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Brasileirão.

Thus, Flamengo remains ‘alive’ in the Copa Rio Under-17 and is coming off a 0-0 draw against Fluminense in the first leg of the tournament’s semifinal. The second leg will take place this Saturday (1st), at 11 a.m. (Brasília time), hosted by the tricolor team.

And what about Flamengo’s professional team?

While the youth categories continue their restructuring, Flamengo’s professional team Flamengo takes the field this Wednesday (29th). Mengão faces Racing (ARG) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Presidente Perón, in the second leg of the Libertadores semifinal.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV) and GE TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Racing match.

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