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Flamengo youth-team signing Diego Reyes will represent Mexico

It’s not just Flamengo’s senior team that is dealing with absences during the FIFA international break. The Rubro-Negro youth setup also has national team players. Recently signed by Mengão, Diego Reyes has been called up by Mexico, which will play a friendly against Costa Rica on Friday (27).

Mexico isn’t the only country to call up a Flamengo youth player. Brazil has called up center back João Victor and forward Douglas Telles for two friendlies against Paraguay, on March 28 and 31, in São Paulo. The first match will take place at Martins Pereira Stadium, in São José dos Campos. The second will be held at Canindé, in the state capital.

SO, HAS REYES ALREADY PLAYED WITH BOTH OF BRAZIL’S CALLED-UP PLAYERS?

Flamengo’s under-20 team was in Ecuador, where the category’s Libertadores took place. Signed after the registration deadline, Reyes did not play in the competition. Therefore, he has not yet shared the field with center back and captain João Victor.

However, Reyes has already played with Douglas Telles, who was left out of the Libertadores. The forward, who has three goals for the senior team, underwent medical tests that found risks in playing at high altitude. So the Mexican and the winger played together for Mengão’s B team, which stayed in Brazil for the Copa Rio.

WHO IS DIEGO REYES, AFTER ALL?

At the beginning of the month, Flamengo completed the loan signing of 18-year-old Diego Reyes from Club América of Mexico. The contract is valid for one year, with an option to buy. The youngster is considered one of the country’s top prospects and made history by becoming the second-youngest player in the club’s history to debut in the Mexican league. In 2024, the Rubro-Negro player featured for the senior team at age 16.

For Flamengo B, Reyes has made two appearances. The Mexican came on during the 4-2 loss to Sampaio Corrêa. Then, in his first match as a starter, the midfielder helped the Most Beloved cruise to a 4-0 win over Nova Iguaçu. So far, the new signing has not scored or provided an assist.

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