Ex-Botafogo coach backs Andrew as Flamengo’s first-choice keeper | OneFootball

Andrew will wear the number 42 jersey at Flamengo

Flamengo announced this Thursday (15th) the signing of Andrew, the new goalkeeper for Mengão. Former coach of the goalkeeper at Botafogo, Jorcey Anisio recalled the player's performance in the youth ranks and heaped praise on the new red-and-black signing.

— He was considered a gem at Botafogo, with tremendous potential. Everyone believed he would be Jefferson’s successor. He did very well in the youth categories—U14, U15, U17—always being called up to the Brazilian National Team. He was also called up for the U20s –, he said, before concluding:

— I think, for him, it’s a great opportunity to be at one of the biggest clubs in Brazil, which is Flamengo. When Flamengo needs him, in the absence of Rossi, I’m sure he will be a great replacement. Who knows, maybe in the future he could become the starting goalkeeper for Flamengo – he concluded, in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

How much did Flamengo pay to sign Andrew?

Flamengo offered 1.5 million euros (approximately R$ 9.4 million) + 10% of a future sale for the immediate release of Andrew. Thus, Gil Vicente (POR) accepted the offer and released the goalkeeper to sign a four-year contract with the Red-and-Black.

Did Flamengo face competition for Andrew?

Furthermore, to secure Andrew’s signing, Flamengo faced competition from a local rival: Botafogo. That’s because the club that developed the goalkeeper also offered him a pre-contract, valid for three years. However, the red-and-black project weighed heavily in the Brazilian’s decision.

Who is Andrew, Flamengo’s new goalkeeper?

Andrew was one of the standouts of the Portuguese Championship in the 2025/26 season. Not by chance, in November, the 24-year-old goalkeeper won the award for best goalkeeper of the competition for the second consecutive month, having also received the award in October.

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