Flamengo today: catch the top Flamengo news this Friday, 09/01/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of Flamengo news this January 9th

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main information about Flamengo this Friday (9th). This is because the sports news has been highlighting relevant updates about the Rubro-Negro, which presented its first new signing in a press conference.

Flamengo assigns shirt number to Vitão

So far, Flamengo has announced only one signing for the 2026 season: defender Vitão, formerly of Internacional. Thus, the Most Beloved has decided on the defender’s number, who will wear the number 44 shirt, according to Coluna do Fla.

It’s worth noting that Vitão also wore the number 44 shirt at Internacional. Since the number was available at Flamengo, the player decided to keep the same number now that he will be wearing the red-and-black colors.

Flamengo prepares to debut new shirt in a derby

The red-and-black fans are counting down the days to see Flamengo back on the field. Meanwhile, details about the number 1 shirt of Mengão for the 2026 season are starting to emerge. The Most Beloved has already decided that the new kit will debut in a derby.

According to a report by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo’s 2026 number 1 shirt will make its debut in the first match of the main team. Thus, the Rubro-Negro is working with two possible dates: January 21st, in the derby against Vasco, or February 1st, in the Supercopa do Brasil final against Corinthians.

Kaio Jorge renews contract with Cruzeiro after negotiations with Flamengo stall

One of Flamengo’s goals for the 2026 season was to sign Kaio Jorge. However, after a strong push from the Most Beloved, Cruzeiro renewed with the player. In addition, the Minas Gerais club gave the striker a salary adjustment.

ESPN initially reported the news. Previously, Kaio Jorge’s contract with Cruzeiro ran until the end of 2028. Now, after the renewal, the striker’s deal with the Minas Gerais club runs until the end of 2030.

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