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Flamengo only plans to make targeted signings at the start of the 2026 season

The 2026 season is about to begin, but as usual, Flamengo will start the Carioca with an alternative squad. In the meantime, the Most Beloved remains attentive to the market, as it intends to make a few signings.

But how many signings should Flamengo make?

In short, the main plan for Flamengo is to sign two or three more players. This is because the red-black board's idea is to keep the core of the starting lineup and lighten the payroll by moving on players who are not part of Fla's plans.

Does Flamengo already have reinforcements for the season?

Yes! The first reinforcement for the 2026 season was defender Vitão, purchased from Internacional. Despite this, Flamengo still wants to sign a goalkeeper and at least one forward. Thus, Gabriel Brazão is the main target for the red-black goal, but Santos is playing hardball in negotiations for the goalkeeper.

Another name on Flamengo’s radar is Kaio Jorge. However, just like Santos, Cruzeiro has not made things easy for the red-black club. As a result, the Minas Gerais team has rejected all of Fla's proposals.

What is Flamengo's strategy?

It is worth noting that Flamengo’s strategy for the 2026 season is to seek players who play in Brazilian football. In this way, the Most Beloved has identified the standouts from the 2025 season in positions considered a priority to reinforce.

Despite the desire to sign players from Brazilian football, Flamengo is broadening its search outside Brazil due to the difficulties in ongoing negotiations. As a result, the Most Beloved has gone after Marcos Leonardo, a forward for Al Hilal (SAU).

In summary, Flamengo’s idea is also to sign younger players and not just bring in reinforcements to fill out the squad. This is because the Most Beloved wants to have athletes who can compete for a starting spot.

When does Flamengo start pre-season?

Finally, the main squad of Flamengo will only report back next Monday (12th). Thus, at Ninho do Urubu, the professional red-black team will begin pre-season, focusing on the Carioca and the Supercopa do Brasil.

Meanwhile, Flamengo will kick off the 2026 season with an alternative team in the Campeonato Carioca. On Sunday (11th), Fla faces Portuguesa in a match brought forward from the fifth round of the State Championship. The teams will face off from 6pm (Brasília time), at Raulino de Oliveira, in Volta Redonda.

Initially, it is worth noting, the match between Flamengo and Portuguesa was scheduled for January 31st. However, FERJ had to change the date of the match due to the Supercopa do Brasil between Fla and Corinthians on February 1st.

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