Coluna do Fla
·5 janvier 2026
Flamengo speak out, confirm player departure

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·5 janvier 2026

Flamengo began a sort of restructuring right at the start of the 2026 season. In light of this situation, the Rubro-Negro released an official statement and bid farewell to the athlete Isaías Queiroz.
On the afternoon of this Monday (05), Flamengo officially announced the departure of the Olympic medalist after seven years of partnership. In addition to Isaias Queiroz, the club also announced the departures of Gabriel Assunção, Mateus dos Santos, Valdenice do Nascimento, and Roberto Maehler, who were also part of the canoeing team.
The departure of Isaias Queiroz and all the professionals is due to Flamengo opting to end its canoeing program. Also in the statement, the Rubro-Negro stated that this decision was made after a “strategic evaluation of the premises that guide the club’s Olympic sports”.
Flamengo also announced that it ended its participation in paracanoe. Finally, the club thanked the athletes Michel Pessanha, Gessyca Guerra, Diana Barcellos, and Valdenir Junior, who were part of this discipline.
It is important to emphasize that Isaias Queiroz was one of the representatives of Flamengo’s Olympic sports. During his time at the club, the athlete won Olympic medals, accumulating five in total. The professional’s contract with the Rubro-Negro was valid until 2028, however, Mengo chose to discontinue the discipline.
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