Santos set to unveil Michael signing from Flamengo with announcement video | OneFootball

Santos has an agreement with Michael, but needs to settle with Flamengo

Michael is getting closer to being announced by Santos. In fact, the club from Vila Belmiro already has a video ready for the announcement of the red-black player, according to a report by Coluna do Fla, this Wednesday (21).

Therefore, Santos is just waiting for the ‘ok’ to publish the announcement of Michael. Between the parties, salaries and contract duration (four years) are settled. However, the player insists on money related to signing bonuses, which Flamengo believes is not fair to pay.

Michael demands R$ 2 million in signing bonuses for the contract signed in 2024, and Flamengo agreed to split the amount over the duration of the contract. This total amount is R$ 28.8 million. The Red-Black believes it doesn't need to pay, but the player complains that he agreed to parcel something that should have been deposited at the time of signing the contract.

WHY SUCH HIGH SIGNING BONUSES?

In 2024, Michael terminated his contract with Al Hilal (SAU). Therefore, Flamengo did not have to pay the Saudi team for the transfer. Thus, the club has to invest in signing bonuses to acquire the rights that were in the player's hands. Hence, the high amount of nearly R$ 30 million.

IS MICHAEL PLAYING TODAY AGAINST VASCO?

Despite the well-advanced departure to Santos, Michael was included in the squad and starts on the bench for the classic against Vasco this Wednesday (21), in the third round of the Campeonato Carioca, at Maracanã. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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