Flamengo sign Mirassol wonderkid, set huge overseas release clause | OneFootball

Foreign clubs interested in signing the youngster will have to pay Flamengo R$ 293 million

Flamengo announced on Wednesday (20) the signing of midfielder Cristian Araújo, one of the biggest prospects of the new generation of Brazilian football. At 16, the former Mirassol player signed with Mengão until 2028, with an option to extend through 2029.

Released by / Flamengo

Released by / Flamengo

Released by / Flamengo

As a result, Fla set the release clause at 50 million euros (R$ 293 million at the current exchange rate) for foreign clubs. In the Copinha, the youngster born in 2010 provided one assist in five matches.

Is any team already interested in Flamengo’s new signing?

City Football Group, the conglomerate that oversees teams such as Manchester City (ENG), Bahia and Girona (ESP), had already monitored Cristian. However, the player was ultimately convinced by the project presented by Flamengo for his career development.

As such, the midfielder had already drawn major market attention after his standout performances in the latest edition of the Copa São Paulo de Futebol Júnior. In the competition, the youngster wore the No. 10 shirt for Mirassol, at the time aged 15.

Is Cristian part of Flamengo’s project?

The midfielder’s arrival is part of the strategy adopted by the Rubro-Negro to further strengthen its youth ranks. Since the arrival of Portuguese director Alfredo Almeida, the club has intensified investment in young talents from Brazilian and South American football.

Who else has Flamengo signed?

In recent months, for example, Flamengo also completed the signing of defensive midfielder Pedro Henrique from Paysandu. O Mais Querido also brought in midfielder Juan Sayago from River Plate (ARG), as well as forwards Josmar from Avaí and Diego Reyes from América-MEX.

Before joining Mirassol, Cristian Araújo also spent time in the youth ranks of Palmeiras. Now, the midfielder is expected to continue his development process at Ninho do Urubu until a future transition to the first team squad.

Can Cristian already play for Flamengo?

Previously a starter for Mirassol U-20, the midfielder is registered and can now play for Flamengo U-20. The next match for the Garotos do Ninho is against Santos this Thursday (21), in the youth Brasileirão, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time).

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