Flamengo to make new bid for Vitão after Internacional reject first | OneFootball

Internacional rejected Flamengo's offer despite being in debt to the Rubro-Negro for Thiago Maia

Flamengo offered R$ 53.2 million, but Internacional refused. The Rubro-Negro is preparing a new bid to acquire defender Vitão, whose contract ends at the end of 2026, which is seen as an advantage by the Mais Querido's management.

Internacional wants R$ 75.8 million for 80% of the 25-year-old defender. However, Flamengo does not consider paying that amount and is confident that the Gaúcha management will accept less, according to journalist Raisa Simplicio.

Why is Flamengo confident in signing Vitão?

The imminent end of the contract between Vitão and Internacional means that, in June, the defender could sign a pre-contract with any team for free. To avoid this situation, however, the club and player need to renew the contract.

Therefore, Flamengo is optimistic that Internacional will change its mind to avoid renewing with an unaffordable release clause. The transfer window opens in January and closes in March.

What was Flamengo's initial offer for Vitão?

Of the R$ 53.2 million offered by Flamengo, R$ 31.6 million would be in cash and R$ 21.6 million as debt forgiveness for Thiago Maia. The midfielder was from Flamengo, who loaned him to Internacional.

Internacional decided to buy him in March 2024 for 4 million euros (R$ 21.6 million at the exchange rate at the time), but has not yet made the payment. This situation led Mengão to take legal action, but without success so far.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Without the guarantee of Vitão for 2026, Flamengo faces Pyramids (EGY) this Saturday (13), starting at 2 PM (Brasília time), at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, for the Challenger Cup.

Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and Cazé TV (YouTube) will broadcast the Flamengo match against Pyramids.

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