Jardim gives the green light, Marcos Leonardo back on Flamengo’s radar | OneFootball

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·17 March 2026

Jardim gives the green light, Marcos Leonardo back on Flamengo’s radar

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Marcos Leonardo is currently at Al Hilal (SAU)


Flamengo already has a new target for the offensive sector aiming at the continuation of the season, and it is Marcos Leonardo. The Al Hilal (SAU) forward had his name approved by coach Leonardo Jardim, after the player was presented by the management.

According to information from Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, Leonardo Jardim appreciates the football of the Brazilian Marcos Leonardo. Thus, the Portuguese coach sees him as a center forward capable of competing for a position with Pedro.


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WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF MARCOS LEONARDO?

Marcos Leonardo is in his second year at Al Hilal, after being bought in 2024. Currently, the Brazilian center forward has scored 15 goals and provided one assist in 28 matches played for the Saudi team. During this period, he was a starter in 21 opportunities.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING?

At the moment, Flamengo has two names for the offensive sector. Pedro is the team's starter with Leonardo Jardim. On the other hand, Wallace Yan is expected to leave the red-black club in the coming weeks.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Now, Flamengo remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. O Mais Querido faces Remo on Thursday (19th), at 8 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship.

Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information about the match, with reports by Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson. Finally, Premiere, via pay-per-view, broadcasts the match that is worth three points in the Brazilian Championship.

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