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José Boto commented on Flamengo’s transfer market during the presentation of defender Vitão

Flamengo announced its first signing for the 2026 season: defender Vitão, formerly of Internacional. At the presentation press conference, José Boto, Flamengo’s director of football, questioned the pressure for new signings and joked about the situation.

— I think that if an extraterrestrial arrived here and saw what’s being said about who might join Flamengo, they would think we had lost the Libertadores and the Brasileirão. But that didn’t happen, because the squad we have here is capable of winning those titles — said José Boto at a press conference this Friday (09).

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF JOSÉ BOTO’S COMMENT?

Flamengo has the most expensive squad in South America. Because of this, the club had a great 2025 season, winning the Campeonato Carioca, the Supercopa do Brasil, the Brasileirão, and the Copa Libertadores.

Thus, Flamengo announced its first reinforcement: defender Vitão, formerly of Internacional. In the deal, the club included forgiveness of the debt related to Thiago Maia and also paid 5.5 million euros upfront (R$ 35.9 million at the current exchange rate).

HOW SHOULD FLAMENGO ACT IN THE COMING DAYS?

Despite announcing Vitão, Flamengo does not intend to stop there. The club is still looking to sign new players. Currently, Mengão is trying to secure a striker and a goalkeeper to strengthen the squad for the 2026 season.

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