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Everton Cebolinha’s contract with Flamengo ends in December 2026

The transfer window closes this Friday (11). While Flamengo look for reinforcements, the club could also see departures from the squad. Amid this, Grêmio have entered the race to sign Everton Cebolinha.

Cebolinha’s contract with the Rubro-Negro ends in December 2026, and the parties will not renew the deal. Therefore, the forward can now sign a pre-contract with another club and is no longer expected to wear the red-and-black club’s shirt.

IS GRÊMIO BACK IN THE RACE FOR CEBOLINHA?

Cebolinha was already on Grêmio’s radar in 2026, but talks did not progress at that time. However, according to ESPN, the board of the club from Rio Grande do Sul has changed its strategy. As a result, Grêmio have decided to make an effort to bring the forward back. For the deal to move forward, though, the winger would need to lower his salary demands.

HAS CEBOLINHA BEEN RELEASED BY FLAMENGO?

Cebolinha is out of Flamengo’s match against Independiente del Valle (ECU) this Thursday (10). This Monday (07), before the trip to Ecuador, the club announced that the player had been released. As a result, the forward returned to Rio de Janeiro to “deal with personal matters.”

IS KRASNODAR ALSO IN THE RACE FOR CEBOLINHA?

Krasnodar (RUS) are also in the running to sign Everton Cebolinha. Recently, the Russian club resumed talks to sign the forward. Therefore, negotiations could have a positive outcome in the coming days.

WHAT ARE CEBOLINHA’S NUMBERS THIS SEASON?

This season, Cebolinha has made 25 appearances in the red-and-black shirt and scored three goals. Despite getting minutes in recent matches, the No. 11 has lost space in the team managed by Leonardo Jardim.

WHEN DID CEBOLINHA’S JOURNEY AT FLAMENGO BEGIN?

Cebolinha joined Flamengo in June 2022 from Benfica (POR) and is now in his fifth season with the Rio club. However, the forward had already said in February that the board had not approached him to discuss a contract renewal. After that, Brazilian clubs such as Santos and Botafogo made inquiries about the player.

WHICH MARKETS ARE OPEN FOR CEBOLINHA’S DEPARTURE?

The player’s priority is a move abroad. So, besides the Brazilian market, Russia appears as a plausible option at the moment, since the window remains open until September 10. In addition to that option, Portugal and Greece also still have their windows open until the 15th of this month. Thus, the player’s camp is evaluating different scenarios before making a final decision on his next destination.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

Without Cebolinha, Flamengo face Independiente del Valle this Thursday (10) in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. Therefore, kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time, in Ecuador, with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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