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Goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão is back on Flamengo's radar for 2026

Flamengo has become the first Brazilian team to win the Libertadores four times. Additionally, the Most Beloved is one victory away from being crowned champion of the Brasileirão. Meanwhile, the Rubro-Negro is planning to sign a 'star' from Santos for the 2026 season.

The player in question is goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão. With the impending departure of Matheus Cunha, who has signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro, the Santos goalkeeper is the preferred choice of Bap's management to join the Rubro-Negro squad. The information was initially reported by GE.

What could help Flamengo in the negotiations?

In summary, Santos is fighting against relegation in this final stretch of the Brasileirão. Therefore, Flamengo will wait until the end of the national tournament to proceed with negotiations with the São Paulo team. Moreover, the Rubro-Negro management is already aware of Gabriel Brazão's financial demands.

It is worth remembering that earlier this year, Flamengo reached an agreement with the goalkeeper, but Santos did not want to release Gabriel Brazão at that time. However, if the São Paulo team is relegated to Serie B, Fla believes the chances of the club releasing the goalkeeper are higher.

Another point worth highlighting is that Santos owns 60% of Gabriel Brazão's economic rights. On the other hand, the remaining 40% belongs to Inter Milan (ITA). So far, the goalkeeper's contract with the São Paulo club runs until December 31, 2028.

Where has Gabriel Brazão played?

In short, Gabriel Brazão was revealed by Cruzeiro. The young goalkeeper moved to Europe and played for Parma (ITA), Inter Milan (ITA), Albacete (ESP), Oviedo (ESP), SPAL (ITA), and Ternana (ITA) before joining Santos in February 2024.

And while the negotiations do not advance?

While negotiations for Gabriel Brazão do not advance, Flamengo remains focused on the possibility of becoming the Brasileirão champion this Wednesday (03), when they face Ceará at Maracanã. The teams will compete in the 37th round of the tournament, starting at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

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