Milan eye move for Corinthians’ Hugo Souza, Flamengo still interested | OneFootball

Flamengo holds 40% of goalkeeper Hugo Souza's rights

The European transfer window is about to open, and clubs have started moving behind the scenes. AC Milan (ITA) is trying to sign goalkeeper Hugo Souza, who is currently at Corinthians. Flamengo, the club that developed the player, is closely following the negotiations.

According to information from ‘GE’, Milan made an offer to sign Hugo Souza after the end of the 2025 season. However, the amount offered was considered too low by Corinthians, who immediately rejected the proposal.

WHAT IS HUGO SOUZA'S SITUATION?

Hugo Souza has a contract with Corinthians until December 31, 2029. The São Paulo club, in fact, holds 60% of the player's economic rights. The goalkeeper has a release clause for foreign clubs set at 100 million euros (R$ 652 million at the current exchange rate).

If Milan wants to buy the remaining economic rights of Hugo Souza, they will also need to negotiate with Flamengo. Mengo holds the other 40%. Furthermore, as the club that developed the goalkeeper, Mengão is entitled to a fee in any potential deal, through FIFA's solidarity mechanism.

BACK TO EUROPE?

Hugo Souza has already played in Europe. This is because Flamengo loaned the goalkeeper to Chaves, in Portugal. Thus, the player was one of the standouts of the league and returned to Brazilian football to play for Corinthians.

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