Striker set to leave Flamengo in 2026 after Libertadores triumph

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·1 December 2025

Striker set to leave Flamengo in 2026 after Libertadores triumph

Which forward should leave Flamengo in 2026?

Cebolinha has a strong chance of leaving Flamengo in the 2026 season. That’s because both parties are open to a departure next year. In other words, the forward could play his last match wearing the Sacred Mantle at Maracanã this Wednesday (03).

Furthermore, according to ESPN, Flamengo believes it can still secure a financial return from Cebolinha. Currently, the forward’s contract runs until the end of 2026.

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For this reason, Cebolinha can sign a pre-contract with any other club starting in June 2026. In other words, the last transfer window in which Flamengo can receive a fee for the forward’s sale is from January onward.

Did Cebolinha ask to leave Flamengo?

It’s worth noting that, in an interview with ESPN, Cebolinha revealed he was approached by six clubs in Brazil. Among them, Palmeiras and Grêmio stand out. The player even asked to be sold to a Turkish club in mid-2025.

— I was approached by 6 clubs before the Club World Cup. And after the World Cup, I received a very good offer from a Turkish club. I spoke with Filipe asking him to let me go, but they didn’t even want to hear the club’s proposal. It was a very good offer for me as well, financially, but I believe everything has a purpose — he said, before concluding:

— I usually joke with my teammates that I’m wanted by many clubs. I was approached by 6 clubs in Brazil, some have already been reported in the media. I’ve already had contact with those (Palmeiras and Grêmio), but I’m focused on Flamengo, I have a contract until the end of next year and I’m going to give my best — he said.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Cebolinha, Flamengo turns its attention to the clash with Ceará, on Wednesday (03), for the 37th round of the Campeonato Brasileiro. The match is scheduled for 9:30 PM (Brasília time) at Maracanã, with broadcast on Rede Globo (open channel), Premiere (pay-per-view), and GETV on YouTube.

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