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Penalty Goal Scorer Who Secured the U-20 World Cup Title, Carbone is on Lugano's (SUI) Radar

Flamengo is 'clearing out' its shelf of homegrown defenders. After negotiating Iago Teodoro and Lucas Silva, the Rubro-Negro is close to finalizing the sale of Carbone to Lugano, Switzerland. The athlete was responsible for the last penalty kick in the U-20 Club World Cup final last year, against Barcelona (ESP).

João Carbone, like Iago, has aged out of the U-20 category, having turned 21, and is not part of coach Filipe Luís's plans. The athlete is under contract until December 2026, and Flamengo is rushing to negotiate the player. After all, mid-year, the defender will be able to sign a pre-contract at no cost. The information about Lugano's interest comes from the 'FlaZoeiro' and 'FlaBase' pages.

HERO IN THE YOUTH TEAM, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE PROFESSIONALS?

In 2026, Carbone was marked by the 'flash expulsion' against Volta Redonda, in the Campeonato Carioca. Playing improvised at left-back, the defender committed two fouls in less than ten minutes and received two yellow cards and, consequently, a red, leaving the Rubro-Negro with one less player for practically the entire match. With the advantage, the team from Cidade do Aço 'dominated' and won 3-0.

YOUTH TEAM CLEARANCE?

Besides Carbone's imminent departure, Flamengo has finalized the sale of Iago to Orlando City (USA). Last year's U-20 team captain has already arrived in the United States and will undergo medical exams to sign the contract. Additionally, defender Lucas Silva, 19, is set to sign soon with Cuiabá, according to a report by Coluna do Fla.

WHO IS CARBONE?

Carbone had his best moment at the beginning of 2024, when he started the pre-season with a chance as a starter in Flamengo's main team. In a friendly against Philadelphia Union (USA), the defender made a beautiful pass to Everton Cebolinha, who was stopped with a penalty. On the kick, Pedro converted.

However, it was Carbone's only chance in 2024. The following year, the youngster 'warmed the bench' in the youth team, behind Iago and João Victor in coach Bruno Pivetti's hierarchy. Now, having aged out of the U-20 category, the athlete is seeking a new club to continue his career.

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