French-club striker admits Flamengo interest: “It’ll happen in time”

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Coluna do Fla

·3 October 2026

French-club striker admits Flamengo interest: “It’ll happen in time”

Igor Paixão has never hidden that he is a Flamengo supporter

Developed in Coritiba’s youth academy, Igor Paixão has a big dream of playing for Flamengo. In an interview published last Friday (02), the Olympique de Marseille (France) forward revealed that he has already received inquiries from Mengão, but is waiting for an official offer to finally play for the club he loves.

— My agents have had contact about Flamengo, Palmeiras, and some speculation. But nothing concrete has ever arrived. So, for now, it’s just speculation. At the right time, it will happen. I’ve given interviews about my dream of playing for Flamengo. God willing, I’ll wear the Flamengo shirt. It’s my childhood dream and the dream of my Flamengo-supporting family —, said Igor Paixão in an interview with Band.

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— I watch Flamengo’s matches when they’re earlier. I support Flamengo because of a little push from my father and grandfather. Since I was a kid. They always encouraged me. Most people in the North support Flamengo or Corinthians, and I chose Flamengo. One day I’ll make their dream come true too (my father’s and grandfather’s) —, he added.

SO WHERE WAS IGOR PAIXÃO BORN, AFTER ALL?

Born in Macapá, in Amapá, Igor Paixão is 26 years old. A product of Coritiba’s youth academy, the forward also spent time on loan at Londrina. Back with the Couto Pereira team, the player shone in the 2021 and 2022 seasons, with 21 goals and 16 assists in 84 matches.

That success led to Igor Paixão being bought by Feyenoord (Netherlands). After three years in the country, and after standing out greatly, the player from Amapá moved to Marseille for a fixed 30 million euros (around R$ 195 million) last year. For his current club, he has 12 goals and six assists in 47 matches.

IN SHORT, IS THIS THE FIRST TIME IGOR PAIXÃO HAS TALKED ABOUT FLAMENGO?

Interviews with Igor Paixão praising Flamengo are common. The player has never hidden his love for Mengão, which has angered Coritiba fans. After all, the Paraná club was responsible for developing the forward.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— Igor Paixão is a terrific player and would be an excellent signing for Flamengo, if it happens one day. It’s really nice to see this love from him, even though he never came close to wearing the Manto Sagrado. May he fulfill his father’s dream, his grandfather’s dream, and of course his own desire to play for Rubro-Negro —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla, the leading news site about Mengão on the internet.

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