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Andrew, from Bahia, strengthens Flamengo’s academy

Flamengo remain alert to the market in search of young prospects and have agreed the arrival of another reinforcement for the youth academy. It is forward Andrew, 18, who leaves Bahia and now becomes part of Rubro-Negro’s player development project.

HOW DID ANDREW’S MOVE TO FLAMENGO HAPPEN?

Andrew was under contract with Bahia until December 2028, but was released by the club to complete the transfer to Flamengo. The forward had renewed his deal a little over a year ago and, at the time, was given a release clause of 100 million euros (around R$ 583 million at the current exchange rate) for transfers abroad.

Even with a long contract and a high release clause, the player was unable to earn enough space in the Bahia squad, which opened the door for the move to Rio de Janeiro. The Salvador club will retain 40% of Andrew’s economic rights, according to information reported by GE.

HOW DID ANDREW PERFORM AT BAHIA?

In the 2025 season, Andrew was promoted to Bahia’s under-20 squad. However, the forward had few opportunities and played only three matches, all in the state championship for the category. The limited minutes ultimately weighed on both the club’s and the player’s decision to seek a new path for the next stage of his career.

WHY DID THE FORWARD LOSE HIS PLACE?

Internally, Andrew faced strong competition for a spot in attack. He fell behind players such as Ruan Pablo, Kauê Furquim and Lyan, who were more highly regarded by the coaching staff and had also earned call-ups to the Brazil Under-17 national team.

Unable to establish himself among Bahia’s main youth options, the youngster saw Flamengo as an opportunity to regain a leading role and continue his development in one of the most successful youth systems in Brazilian football. At the moment, in the under-20 team, Mengo has only Josmar and Camargo for the role.

WHAT WILL BE ANDREW’S NEXT STEP AT FLAMENGO, AFTER ALL?

Now, Andrew begins a new stage in his career wearing Flamengo’s shirt. The forward will join the club’s youth ranks, where he will look for space to develop and, in the future, earn an opportunity in the professional squad.

Known for investing in talent development, Rubro-Negro is betting on the youngster’s potential to further strengthen the academy, which has produced several players for the first team and for the international market. Investment in the youth ranks was a campaign promise of the Luiz Eduardo Baptista administration.

SO, WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

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