When will Saúl Ñíguez make his Flamengo debut? | OneFootball

Saúl Ñíguez is Flamengo's second reinforcement in this transfer window

Saúl Ñíguez is the new reinforcement of Flamengo for the remainder of the 2025 season. The Spanish midfielder has already started training at the Ninho do Urubu and is preparing for his debut with the Manto Sagrado.

Despite having already trained at Flamengo's Training Center, the technical committee has not yet decided on the debut date of Saúl Ñíguez. The midfielder was on vacation until recently and, therefore, needs some preparation time before entering the field.

WHICH JERSEY WILL SAÚL WEAR AT FLAMENGO?

Saúl will wear the number 8 jersey of Flamengo this season. This is because Gerson left the most beloved and signed a five-year contract with Zenit (RUS). Therefore, the number became available and the Spanish midfielder took the opportunity.

WHEN DID SAÚL ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO?

Saúl's arrival in Rio de Janeiro took place this Tuesday (23), at Galeão International Airport. The midfielder gave up signing a contract with Trabzonspor (TUR) and landed in the 'Marvelous City' to close a deal with Rubro-Negro.

HOW MANY YEARS WILL SAÚL BE A FLAMENGO PLAYER?

Saúl will be a Flamengo player until the end of the 2028 season, that is, for three and a half years. The midfielder was free on the market after terminating his contract with Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Now, the athlete is the new number 8 of Gávea.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO PAY FOR SAÚL'S SIGNING?

It's worth noting that Flamengo won't have to pay any amount to Atlético de Madrid to have Saúl Ñíguez on the squad from this season on. This is because the midfielder terminated his contract with the Spanish team before transferring to Rubro-Negro.

For this reason, Flamengo will only have to pay bonuses and fees to have Saúl Ñíguez on the squad. As mentioned earlier, the athlete signed a contract with the most beloved for three and a half years, until the end of the 2028 season.

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