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Matheus Cunha no longer wears Flamengo's jersey and will be a reinforcement for Cruzeiro

Released to attend the birth of his child after Flamengo's debut in the World Cup, Matheus Cunha was expected to return to Doha for the final of the competition. However, the club does not count on the goalkeeper for the match against PSG (FRA), thus ending the athlete's time with the Most Beloved.

As Matheus Cunha has a contract with Flamengo until December 31, and has already signed a pre-agreement with Cruzeiro, the athlete will no longer wear the Sacred Mantle. Thus, Dyogo Alves will be the immediate backup for Agustín Rossi in the World Cup final.

HOW WAS MATHEUS CUNHA'S TIME AT FLAMENGO?

Developed in São Paulo's youth categories, Matheus Cunha transferred to Flamengo in 2021 to play in the under-20 team. His professional debut happened the following year, with two matches. The 2023 season was special for the 24-year-old athlete.

Under Jorge Sampaoli, Matheus had a streak and played 36 games, including the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final against São Paulo. However, after failing in Calleri's goal, the young player lost his spot to Rossi in the return match. In 2024, he became the 'goalkeeper of the Cups' for coach Tite. However, with Filipe Luís taking the position in the semifinal, Cunha lost ground again. Even so, the young player won the award for best goalkeeper in the Copa do Brasil title.

In 2025, Matheus played only five games, during the initial rounds of the Campeonato Carioca, when the main delegation was in preseason in the United States in January, and in the first phase of the Copa do Brasil. Therefore, the goalkeeper leaves Mengão with 55 matches played in four years as a professional.

CHANCE FOR MATHEUS CUNHA'S LAST TITLE WITH FLAMENGO?

Even while in Brazil, Matheus Cunha can become a world champion with Flamengo. After all, he is registered in the competition. This Wednesday (17), the goalkeeper's teammates take the field against PSG (FRA), starting at 2 PM (Brasília time), in Doha, Qatar.

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