Russian club president ‘blocks’ move for Flamengo’s Everton Cebolinha | OneFootball

What happened in the negotiations between Cebolinha and Krasnodar (RUS)?

Everton Cebolinha will not remain at Flamengo after the end of the season. The forward, who is under contract with Mengo until the end of 2026, had advanced talks to join Krasnodar (RUS). However, the Russian club backed out after a ‘roadblock’ from president Sergey Galitsky.

According to ‘ESPN’, Krasnodar and Flamengo had practically all the details agreed upon, while Cebolinha was also having positive talks with the club. However, the Russian team’s president chose to halt the negotiations and instructed the board not to proceed with the deal for the Rubro-Negro attacker.

It is worth noting, however, that the negotiations between Krasnodar and Cebolinha could resume, but they are currently stalled. Not for nothing, the Russian club is already looking for another player for the position in South American football.

What did Cebolinha say about leaving Flamengo?

After losing space at Flamengo, the 30-year-old forward had been clearly showing his desire to leave the club. In more than one interview, in fact, Cebolinha stated in no uncertain terms that he needs “a change of scenery.”

— I had already said it, cycles come to an end. I was very happy here, but I need a change of scenery. It’s been almost five years, five seasons. I was very happy, I loved playing for Flamengo, I fulfilled my dream, I didn’t think twice (about playing for the club) — he said after the win over Benfica (POR) during preseason in July.

— It was my dream and, as I said, I was very happy, from the training sessions to the matches… I try to make the most of it. I want to stay until the end of the year and close out the cycle with a title, God willing — he added.

When did Cebolinha join Flamengo?

Flamengo announced the signing of Everton Cebolinha in June 2022 after paying around 14 million euros (R$ 88 million at the exchange rate at the time) to Benfica (POR). Since then, the forward has recorded 191 appearances, 21 goals, and 25 assists.

What was Cebolinha’s last match for Flamengo?

Cebolinha has not taken the field in a Flamengo shirt for more than a month. The forward’s last match wearing the Sacred Shirt was the 1-1 draw with São Paulo on July 26, in the 20th round of the Brasileirão.

Since then, Flamengo have played six matches in the 2026 season, between Brasileirão and Libertadores games, and Cebolinha has not been used by coach Leonardo Jardim. As a result, the player is seeking an agreement with a new club to leave Rubro-Negro.

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