Flamengo today: catch the main Flamengo news this Friday, 16/01/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the highlights of the Rubro-Negro news this January 16

Coluna do Fla has gathered the main information about Flamengo this Friday (16). That's because the sports news has been echoing relevant news about the Rubro-Negro, who are close to signing Lucas Paquetá.

See what's missing for Flamengo to reach an agreement with West Ham for Paquetá's signing

Flamengo is willing to make Lucas Paquetá the biggest signing in the history of Brazilian football. However, for this to happen, the Most Beloved still needs to settle some details with West Ham (ENG).

What is missing for Flamengo and West Ham to close the deal?

Currently, Flamengo and West Ham basically have one point of disagreement regarding Paquetá's negotiation: the timing of the midfielder's release. That's because, while Fla and the player want an immediate transfer, the English club wants the athlete to stay until the end of the English Championship.

Flamengo's professional squad intensifies training ahead of the 2026 season debut

Flamengo lost the first round of the Carioca to Bangu, 2-1, with the under-20 team. Meanwhile, Filipe Luís is intensifying the training of the professional squad, who will go to the training center on the morning of this Friday (16).

In summary, Flamengo's professional squad trains at Ninho do Urubu starting at 9:30 am (Brasília time) this Friday (16). It's worth noting that, on Thursday (15), Fla changed the training time due to the intense heat in Rio de Janeiro.

Romário chooses between Kaio Jorge and Pedro, from Flamengo, for the Brazilian National Team's number 9

The 2026 World Cup is approaching and coach Carlo Ancelotti still hasn't decided on the center forward position. Thus, former player Romário gave his opinion between Kaio Jorge, a target of interest for Flamengo, and current Rubro-Negro Pedro for the Brazilian National Team.

— If the World Cup were today, I would take Kaio Jorge. Pedro, not today. His performance has dropped a lot and maybe he's still not ready to be the number 9 for the National Team," said the 1994 World Cup champion to TNT Sports on Thursday (15).

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