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Kauã Elias, from Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), did not rule out playing for Flamengo

The transfer market is buzzing, and many names have been linked to Flamengo. One of them is Kauã Elias, from Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), who came up through the ranks at Fluminense. Asked about the possibility of playing for his former rival, the forward was honest and left the door open to wearing the Sacred Mantle.

— I am very grateful to Fluminense for everything they did for me, and I am also a professional. I can't say where I would or wouldn't play, because in a footballer's career you don't decide which team you'll go to. If a team wants to buy you and your current team wants to let you go, and it's a good offer, you have to go — said Kauã, to FlashScore.

Kauã Elias joined Fluminense as a child and left the Laranjeiras club last year to play for the Ukrainian team. In Europe, he has played 36 matches, scored 12 goals, and provided three assists. Still with Shakhtar Donetsk, the Brazilian won the Ukrainian Cup in 2024/25.

HOW MUCH DOES KAUÃ ELIAS COST?

According to information from ‘ESPN’, Shakhtar Donetsk values Kauã Elias at 35 million euros (around R$ 220 million). Flamengo, however, considers the amount high for a ‘gamble’ and may save the money to invest in a striker during the mid-year transfer window.

In short, the amount is more than double what Shakhtar paid Fluminense. The Ukrainians paid 17 million euros (R$ 101.87 million at the time). Currently, the player is 19 years old and has been a starter for the European team.

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