Goalkeeper set to bid farewell to Flamengo, closing in on Cruzeiro deal | OneFootball

Which player will leave Flamengo to sign a contract with Cruzeiro?

Backup goalkeeper for Flamengo, Matheus Cunha has a contract with the Red and Black valid until December 31, 2025. Therefore, starting January 1, the goalkeeper will be a new player for Cruzeiro.

This is because, in the middle of the 2025 season, when there were less than six months left on his contract with Flamengo, Matheus Cunha signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro. As a result, the Red and Black will not receive any compensation for the goalkeeper's departure.

When did Matheus Cunha arrive at Flamengo?

Matheus Cunha joined Flamengo to strengthen the under-20 team, after being approved by coach Rogério Ceni. However, in the 2023 season, the goalkeeper was promoted to the professional squad and played in 55 matches, keeping a clean sheet in 30 games. In addition, under Jorge Sampaoli, the youngster became the starter, but later lost his place to Rossi.

Does Flamengo have other goalkeeper options in the squad?

Besides Agustín Rossi, the undisputed starter for Flamengo under Filipe Luís, the Red and Black has two young academy players who have been getting opportunities with the first team. Dyogo Alves, 21 years old, has been the third-choice goalkeeper in the squad this season, while Léo Nannetti, 17, has appeared on the matchday squad list for some games for the Red and Black.

What was Matheus Cunha's last game for Flamengo?

The last match Matheus Cunha played for Flamengo took place on May 21, 2025. On that occasion, the Red and Black defeated Botafogo-PB in the Copa do Brasil by 4-2 and qualified for the round of 16 of the knockout tournament.

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