US club confirm signing of Pedro, Flamengo striker | OneFootball

Who is the Flamengo forward leaving for Orlando City (USA)?

The transfer window hasn’t opened yet, but clubs are already making moves behind the scenes. Orlando City (USA) has finalized the signing of Pedro Leão, a standout forward from Flamengo’s under-20 team, on a permanent deal.

The management of the North American club will not pay to acquire the player, but Flamengo will retain 50% of the economic rights of Pedro Leão, who is 19 years old. This information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

What has Pedro Leão done in Flamengo’s under-20 team?

Pedro Leão was the top scorer for Flamengo in the under-20 Brasileirão, scored seven goals in the Copa Rio for the category, and also found the net in the match against Bayer Leverkusen (GER). The youngster started against Barcelona (ESP) in the U-20 World Cup final at Maracanã.

Will the forward get a chance in the senior team before leaving?

The expectation is that Pedro Leão will be permanently transferred only from 2026 to Orlando City’s B team. Before that, however, the forward will help Flamengo’s main team finish the Brasileirão.

While the main squad travels to Qatar for the Intercontinental, the Most Beloved will use the under-20 team against Mirassol in the 38th round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place this Saturday (06), starting at 6:30 pm (Brasília time).

When does Flamengo play in the Intercontinental?

Flamengo faces Cruz Azul (MEX) starting at 2 pm (Brasília time) in the Intercontinental Cup. The winner will advance to face Pyramids FC (EGY) on Saturday (13).

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