Flamengo player admits he asked to leave the club midway through the year | OneFootball

No room at the start of the year, Everton Cebolinha received an offer from Turkish football, but Flamengo refused

One of the standouts for Flamengo in recent weeks, Everton Cebolinha almost left the club. With little playing time at the start of the year, the forward asked the Rubro-Negro to accept an offer from European football. However, the board refused to even discuss it.

— I was approached by six clubs before the Club World Cup. After the World Cup, I received a very good offer from a Turkish club. I had a conversation with Filipe (Luís) to let me go, at the end of the transfer window. In the end, they didn’t even want to listen to the club’s offer. It was a very good offer for me, financially — said Everton Cebolinha, in an interview with ESPN.

— But I believe everything has a purpose. I even joke with my teammates that I have the privilege of being wanted by some clubs. My agent was contacted by six clubs, some of which were reported in the media (Palmeiras and Grêmio), but I’m focused on Flamengo. I have a contract until the end of next year and I’m focused — added the forward.

DID EVERTON CEBOLINHA PLAY IN THE LIBERTADORES FINAL?

In the final stretch of the season, Everton Cebolinha improved his performance and was even considered by coach Filipe Luís to start the Libertadores final against Palmeiras. However, the coach opted for Samuel Lino for tactical reasons. The number 16 played a key role in defensive duties, helping to mark Allan, the opponent’s standout player.

In short, Cebolinha came on in the second half, precisely in place of Samuel Lino, and was on the pitch for 22 minutes. The number 11 delighted the fans by nutmegging Andreas Pereira in humiliating fashion, a moment that “will never be forgotten.”

WILL CEBOLINHA RENEW HIS CONTRACT?

With interest from Palmeiras, Grêmio, and other clubs, Everton Cebolinha has yet to decide his future. In 2025, the forward struggled with injuries and couldn’t get a run of games. Now back in good form, the forward hopes to get minutes on the pitch on Wednesday (03), against Ceará, in a match that could secure the Brasileirão title.

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