Milan make big-money bid for Flamengo's Evertton Araújo, see fee | OneFootball

Evertton Araújo is one of Flamengo’s standout players this season

Flamengo has received an offer for Evertton Araújo. The club interested in the defensive midfielder is AC Milan (Italy), which offered 15 million euros for the player. In other words, more than R$ 88 million at the current exchange rate. For the player, the Italians proposed a five-year contract. The information comes from journalist Léo José of Coluna do Fla.

The offer landed on Flamengo’s table this Tuesday (23), and the club has not yet responded to the Italian side. It is worth noting that the Rubro-Negro club owns 70% of the player’s economic rights, while the other 30% belong to Volta Redonda, where Evertton Araújo began in the youth ranks.

WHEN DID EVERTTON ARAÚJO ARRIVE AT FLAMENGO?

Evertton Araújo joined Flamengo in 2022, on loan from Volta Redonda. After impressing the club’s football department, Flamengo exercised the option to buy the midfielder at the end of 2023, investing approximately R$ 800,000.

At the time of the purchase, Flamengo signed Evertton Araújo to a contract through December 2026. However, after the strong performances of the 23-year-old, Rubro-Negro renewed the youngster’s deal in December last year, extending it until the end of 2028.

WHAT ARE EVERTTON ARAÚJO’S STATS?

Evertton Araújo’s season has taken a major turn. The youngster started out as something like the fifth-choice option in his position, but gradually earned more space, ending the pre-World Cup period as an undisputed starter in Leonardo Jardim’s team.

In 2026, he has played 27 matches, scoring one goal and providing one assist. In other words, if he is not sold to Milan, Evertton Araújo has every chance of surpassing his personal record for appearances for Flamengo in a single season. Last year, the academy product made 36 appearances under Filipe Luís.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS FOR EVERTTON ARAÚJO?

With Evertton Araújo available, Flamengo continues preparing for the resumption of the season. On the 28th, the squad will travel to Portugal, where it will play three friendlies. The midfielder will fight to remain in the starting lineup, as Erick Pulgar and Jorginho have recovered from injuries.

Meanwhile, Flamengo’s next match will only take place on July 22, against Chapecoense, at Arena Condá in Chapecó. The clash, valid for the final round of the first half of the Brasileirão, will have full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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