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Which athlete is leaving Flamengo?

Flamengo began a sort of restructuring right at the start of the 2026 season. In light of this situation, the Rubro-Negro released an official statement and bid farewell to the athlete Isaías Queiroz.

On the afternoon of this Monday (05), Flamengo officially announced the departure of the Olympic medalist after seven years of partnership. In addition to Isaias Queiroz, the club also announced the departures of Gabriel Assunção, Mateus dos Santos, Valdenice do Nascimento, and Roberto Maehler, who were also part of the canoeing team.

WHAT IS THE REASON FOR THE DEPARTURE OF FLAMENGO'S CANOEING PROFESSIONALS?

The departure of Isaias Queiroz and all the professionals is due to Flamengo opting to end its canoeing program. Also in the statement, the Rubro-Negro stated that this decision was made after a “strategic evaluation of the premises that guide the club’s Olympic sports”.

Flamengo also announced that it ended its participation in paracanoe. Finally, the club thanked the athletes Michel Pessanha, Gessyca Guerra, Diana Barcellos, and Valdenir Junior, who were part of this discipline.

WHAT WAS ISAIAS QUEIROZ’S JOURNEY AT FLAMENGO LIKE?

It is important to emphasize that Isaias Queiroz was one of the representatives of Flamengo’s Olympic sports. During his time at the club, the athlete won Olympic medals, accumulating five in total. The professional’s contract with the Rubro-Negro was valid until 2028, however, Mengo chose to discontinue the discipline.

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