Vitão back on Flamengo’s radar amid growing interest from Brazil and Europe | OneFootball

Has Internacional’s Defender Already Been on Flamengo’s Radar for 2025?

Flamengo has resumed contacts to obtain information about Vitão and assess new possibilities for the club’s defensive sector in 2026. This move took place amid growing national and European interest in Internacional’s defender.

Internacional’s battle against the relegation zone directly influences any progress. The red-and-black management intends to observe the outcome of the Colorado team’s campaign before formalizing the next step.

Meanwhile, representatives linked to the player confirm they are aware of the Rio club’s renewed approach. The information was initially published by ‘GE’.

WHICH PATH WILL GAIN STRENGTH?

The competition is increasing and involves clubs from Brazil and Europe. In the meantime, Vitão remains focused on the end of Internacional’s season and will only decide his future after the last match. However, the defender’s interest in returning to European football stands out as a key point in the discussions.

DID FLAMENGO ALREADY MAKE A MOVE FOR VITÃO?

The first attempt at negotiations at the beginning of the year ended without an agreement between Flamengo and Internacional. At the time, the offer included a payment of 6 million euros (R$ 37.4 million at the time) and the settlement of a 4 million euro debt (R$ 25 million) related to Thiago Maia.

However, Internacional rejected Flamengo’s proposal. As a result, talks were interrupted.

WHAT NOW?

The football department at Flamengo has included Vitão in its defensive plans for 2026. The defender’s experience at Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), during the period when he worked under the supervision of José Boto in the scouting department, reinforces the club’s confidence that the player fits the project.

Currently, Internacional maintains a demand of 10 million euros (R$ 61.9 million at the current exchange rate) and is making any negotiation conditional on the end of the season. Thus, Flamengo is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating its next steps.

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