Shakhtar signing Ryan Roberto leaves Flamengo: ‘Dreams fulfilled’ | OneFootball

Ryan Roberto posted a message on social media this Saturday (20)

Ryan Roberto’s spell at Flamengo has come to an end. This Saturday (20), the youth academy forward posted a farewell message to the club. The youngster is set to join Shakhtar Donetsk of Ukraine, where he will report next week.

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“Today I say goodbye to the club that has been my home for the last three years. I arrived at Flamengo at 15 years old, full of dreams, eager to learn and to build my story. Here I grew as a player and as a person, lived unforgettable moments, and met people I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Wearing this shirt has always been an honor. I worked every day to represent this massive badge in the best way possible. It was at Flamengo that I fulfilled the dream of making my professional debut, a moment that will remain forever in my memory,” the winger began.

“On top of that, I had the joy of achieving another major goal: being called up to the Brazilian National Team. None of this would have been possible without the support of the coaches, staff, teammates, and the Rubro-Negro Nation. Today, at 18 years old, I close this chapter with a heart full of gratitude. I leave to take on new challenges, but I will carry with me everything I learned and experienced at this club. Thank you, Flamengo. Thank you, Nation,” Ryan wrote on Instagram.

HOW MUCH WAS RYAN ROBERTO SOLD FOR?

The deal involving Ryan Roberto could reach 10 million euros (R$ 58.79 million). That is because Shakhtar will pay a fixed 9.5 million euros (R$ 56.31 million at the current exchange rate), plus another 500,000 euros (R$ 2.96 million) in bonuses if certain targets are met. In addition, Flamengo will keep 10% of the economic rights for a future sale.

WHAT HAPPENED WITH RYAN ROBERTO AT FLAMENGO?

With his contract running until March next year, Ryan Roberto was approached to renew his deal. However, the player’s representatives did not want to talk, believing the 18-year-old would not get chances with the senior team. Flamengo, on the other hand, argued that the youngster would take over the role currently held by Everton Cebolinha in 2027. Even so, it was not enough.

So Flamengo found itself in a tough spot. Since Ryan Roberto’s contract was valid until March 2027, the youngster would have been able to sign a pre-contract agreement for free starting in October this year. However, Mengão received several offers from European clubs and agreed to sell him to the Ukrainian side.

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