Coluna do Fla
·19 February 2026
José Boto dodges Bruno Henrique, Cebolinha renewal questions

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·19 February 2026

The main goal of Flamengo at the beginning of 2026 was to maintain the core of the team that won the 2025 season. Although the Rubro-Negro did not suffer major losses, the situation of two players draws attention: Bruno Henrique and Cebolinha.
This is because Bruno Henrique and Cebolinha have contracts valid with Flamengo until December 2026. Thus, before the match between Flamengo and Lanús (ARG) this Thursday (19), the football director José Boto was questioned about the players' renewal. However, the Portuguese kept the suspense about the situation.
“In due time we will deal with these matters,” said the football director of Flamengo, in an interview with ‘ESPN’. It is worth noting that, from June onwards, Bruno Henrique and Cebolinha can sign pre-contracts with any team worldwide, without generating profit for the Rubro-Negro.
Just like in the 2025 season, Bruno Henrique continues competing for a position with Pedro in the attack of Flamengo. So far, the number 27 has played 11 matches, scoring two goals and providing two assists.
On the other hand, Everton Cebolinha continues to fight with Samuel Lino for the starting position on the left wing of Flamengo. In the 2026 season, the forward has played 11 matches, with three goals and one assist.
With Bruno Henrique and Cebolinha available, Flamengo begins the dispute for the Recopa Sudamericana. This Thursday (19), Filipe Luís's team visits Lanús at the Ciudad de Lanús stadium, at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), for the first leg of the continental decision.
Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Lanús, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (cable channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.
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