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Which former Flamengo player signed with Independiente (ARG)?

It's not just Flamengo that seeks to maintain the core of its squad for the 2026 season. Independiente (ARG), this Wednesday (07), renewed the contract of midfielder Mancuello, who played for Flamengo between 2016 and 2017.

Mancuello signed a one-and-a-half-year contract with Independiente, the club where he was developed. This means the midfielder is tied to the Argentine team until June 2027. At 36 years old, this could be the last contract of his professional career.

When did Mancuello play for Flamengo?

Flamengo secured the signing of Mancuello in January 2016, paying around R$ 12 million to Independiente. At the time, the midfielder was also sought after by various Brazilian clubs, such as Atlético-MG.

What are Mancuello's stats with Flamengo?

Mancuello played 69 matches wearing the Flamengo jersey, but only scored ten goals between the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Additionally, the midfielder won the Campeonato Carioca in 2017.

However, the midfielder was also part of the squad that finished as runners-up in the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana in 2017. At that time, the Most Beloved lost to Cruzeiro and Independiente, respectively.

When did Mancuello leave Flamengo?

After the defeats in the finals of the Copa do Brasil and the Copa Sudamericana, Flamengo agreed to negotiate Mancuello in the following season. Thus, the midfielder left the Most Beloved and signed a contract with Cruzeiro in 2018.

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