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Diego Reyes is the New Signing for Flamengo's U-20 Team

Flamengo continues to work behind the scenes with an eye on the youth team’s season for the rest of the year. Thus, the Rubro-Negro has secured a new signing to strengthen the U-20 team: Diego Reyes, forward from América de México.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Flamengo has signed Diego Reyes on a loan deal. Furthermore, the agreement between the clubs includes a purchase option for Mengão, should the Rubro-Negro board wish to acquire the 18-year-old forward permanently at the end of the loan.

Who is Diego Reyes, Flamengo’s New Signing?

Considered a gem of Mexican football, Diego Reyes is regarded as a ‘phenomenon’ in the youth ranks of América-MEX. Playing for the Mexican club’s U-21 team, the young forward has scored three goals in three matches in the Clausura 2026. In total, counting his entire time in the youth categories, he has netted 56 goals.

Did Flamengo Sign Another Young Talent for the U-20 Team?

Yes! It’s worth noting that Diego Reyes is not Flamengo’s first major signing for the U-20 team in 2026. That’s because, at the beginning of February, the Rubro-Negro secured the arrival of midfielder Juan Sayado, the number 10 of River Plate’s (ARG) youth team.

Flamengo reached an agreement with River Plate for a loan until the end of the season. Additionally, the deal includes a purchase option for 50% of Juan Sayado’s economic rights for 1 million dollars (R$ 5.16 million at the current exchange rate).

And What About Flamengo’s Professional Team?

Meanwhile, Flamengo is preparing to take the field this Monday (02) to face Madureira. The match will take place at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the second leg of the Carioca semifinal.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Madureira through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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