São Paulo open talks to sign Flamengo academy product | OneFootball

Which player developed by Flamengo is on São Paulo’s radar?

São Paulo are looking to sign a center-back. The club from São Paulo has therefore opened talks with Al-Najma (SAU) over the signing of Samir, a center-back who came through at Flamengo.

According to journalist Marcelo Braga, Samir, 31, who currently plays for Al-Najma, is expected to be released by the Saudi club. That is because the defender is one of the highest earners in the squad.

It is important to highlight that Samir is also on the radar of other clubs in Brazil, Turkey, and China. Samir is currently prioritizing signing a three-year contract and is evaluating the offers he has received.

How was Samir at Flamengo?

Samir came through at Audax-RJ in 2011. In the same year, the player joined the youth setup at Flamengo. The center-back spent three seasons in the Rubro-Negro youth ranks.

For Flamengo’s first team, the defender played 86 matches between 2013 and 2014. The player scored three goals and won three titles: the Copa do Brasil (2013), the Campeonato Carioca (2014), and the Taça Guanabara (2014).

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