Lorran embraces Leonardo Jardim chance to ‘change course’ at Flamengo

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·2 July 2026

Lorran embraces Leonardo Jardim chance to ‘change course’ at Flamengo

What is Lorran’s situation at Flamengo?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Lorran is experiencing a fresh start wearing Flamengo’s jersey. That is because, after losing his place in the senior squad and ending up being loaned out midway through last season, the player embraced the opportunity given by coach Leonardo Jardim in an attempt to change his path at Rubro-Negro.

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One of the main recent gems from Flamengo’s youth academy, Lorran had an uncertain future when he returned from Pisa (ITA), the team he played for over the past year. Back at Mengo, the attacking midfielder came across a different reality at the club.

That is because, when Lorran went to Italy, Flamengo’s coach was Filipe Luís, who left the position in February this year. Now, upon returning to Rubro-Negro, the 19-year-old player has found Leonardo Jardim.

WHAT IS LEONARDO JARDIM’S RELATIONSHIP WITH LORRAN LIKE?

As soon as Lorran joined the senior squad, there was curiosity about Leonardo Jardim’s stance regarding the player’s future. According to sources linked to Flamengo’s football department, the coach approved of the youngster’s qualities.

During training sessions, Leonardo Jardim had the chance to get to know Lorran’s qualities even better. Lorran has been part of the senior squad since the first day the team returned to work. Gaining the Portuguese coach’s trust, the attacking midfielder is part of the Flamengo squad currently holding its mid-season training camp in Portugal.

WHAT HAS LORRAN’S JOURNEY AT FLAMENGO BEEN LIKE?

At just 16 years old, Lorran got his first opportunity with the senior team and made club history by becoming the youngest player to score a goal for the “adult team.” From then on, the youngster went through ups and downs and eventually dropped back to the under-20s. At youth level, the attacking midfielder was part of successful campaigns, including the U-20 Copa Libertadores in 2024 and the Club World Cup in the category in 2025.

After his spell with the youth setup, Flamengo loaned Lorran to Pisa, in Italy. Finally, after a year playing for the Italian side, the player returned and is still seeking to establish himself at Rubro-Negro.

WHAT IS LEONARDO JARDIM’S RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUNG PLAYERS LIKE?

Leonardo Jardim has always been known as a coach who likes working with young academy players at the clubs he has managed. In one of those discoveries, the Portuguese manager even helped unveil Kylian Mbappé at Monaco (FRA). Following that pattern, the coach has been doing the same at Flamengo.

During the break in the Brazilian calendar because of the World Cup, Leonardo Jardim took advantage of the absence of players called up to the national teams to promote some youth players. In this way, the Portuguese coach has been using the time to get to know and bring out the best qualities of the academy products selected for training.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

With Lorran available, Flamengo takes the field this Friday (03) to face River Plate (ARG) at 3:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Portugal. As a result, Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, will cover the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Band (free-to-air), SporTV (subscription TV), and GETV (YouTube) will broadcast the match.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION OF LORRAN?

“Lorran is a gem that still needs polishing. In moments when he was put to the test, he did not feel the pressure and delivered. Like every young player, he goes through ups and downs, but there is still time to make adjustments. Leonardo Jardim’s arrival at Flamengo could be a ‘plus’ for the player’s development, since the Portuguese coach has a knack for working with academy talents,” said Rodrigo Lima, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

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