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Léo Duarte, former Flamengo player, is on Fluminense's radar

Brazilian champion with Flamengo in 2019, Léo Duarte may return to Rio de Janeiro, but not to defend the red and black colors. The 29-year-old center-back is on the radar of Fluminense, which is prioritizing a player for the position as it looks ahead to the rest of the season.

Fluminense dreams of signing Nino, from Zenit (RUS), and Adryelson, who is at Al-Wasl (UAE). However, the Rio team is having trouble advancing negotiations for both defenders due to the amounts involved, and is now targeting Léo Duarte, from Basaksehir (TUR).

The potential signing of Léo Duarte is considered easier for Fluminense. After all, the defender is under contract until June 2026. In other words, he can already sign a pre-contract at no cost with any other team. Besides the Rio rival, Corinthians and Internacional are also eyeing the player, according to journalist Paulo Brito.

WHERE HAS LÉO DUARTE PLAYED?

A product of Flamengo's youth academy, Léo Duarte made his professional debut in 2016. However, the center-back really established himself in 2018, when he played 49 matches (his record for a season to this day). In 2019, the defender left the club mid-season to sign with Milan (ITA).

However, his stint in Italy was brief and lasted only nine games. From Milan, Léo Duarte moved to Basaksehir for the 2020/21 season, where he continues to play to this day. At the Turkish club, he has made 193 appearances, scored two goals, and provided four assists.

WHAT DID LÉO DUARTE WIN WITH FLAMENGO?

In addition to participating in the Libertadores and Brasileirão 2019 campaigns with Flamengo, Léo Duarte has two Carioca titles (2017 and 2019) and one Copinha (2016) on his résumé. Wearing the Sacred Mantle, he played 92 matches, scored two goals, and provided no assists.

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