São Paulo look to extend Marcos Antônio’s contract amid Flamengo interest | OneFootball

Marcos Antônio, currently at São Paulo, has long been a target for Flamengo

Marcos Antônio is one of the targets for Flamengo in this transfer window. Not by chance, the Rubro-Negro made an offer to São Paulo for the midfielder, but the São Paulo team rejected it. Now, the tricolor club is trying to protect itself and, therefore, is seeking to renew the player's contract.

According to information from ‘ESPN’, São Paulo wants to extend Marcos Antônio's contract until 2030, in addition to giving the player a salary increase. Meanwhile, Flamengo continues to monitor the midfielder's situation with the São Paulo team.

Did Flamengo make an offer to sign Marcos Antônio?

Yes! After securing the signing of Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo turned its attention to Marcos Antônio. Thus, the Rubro-Negro sent an offer of 7.5 million euros (R$ 46.5 million at the current exchange rate) and the inclusion of Allan to São Paulo. However, the São Paulo team refused the offer.

Has Marcos Antônio long been a target for Flamengo?

In 2024, Flamengo became interested in Marcos Antônio. Not by chance, the midfielder was the target of a Rubro-Negro offer when he was still playing for Lazio (ITA). However, the parties did not reach an agreement, and the player ended up signing with São Paulo on loan.

After the loan period from Lazio to São Paulo, the São Paulo team had to buy Marcos Antônio because of goals achieved by the player. Thus, the club invested 4.2 million euros (R$ 26 million) to secure the midfielder permanently.

When is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (15th) to face Botafogo. The state classic takes place at 5:30 pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos, for the quarterfinals of the Carioca.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Botafogo, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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