Vitão set to arrive in Rio for medicals and to sign with Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo is about to confirm its first signing for the 2026 season. The defender Vitão, from Internacional, is expected in Rio de Janeiro this Tuesday to undergo medical exams and sign a contract with the Rubro-Negro, according to journalist Venê Casagrande.

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The negotiation is expected to involve 6 million euros (about R$ 40 million) and the forgiveness of the debt related to the transfer of midfielder Thiago Maia to Colorado. With this, Flamengo will surpass the competition from Cruzeiro, which was also in the race for the defender.

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Vitão, 24 years old, arrives to strengthen Fla's defensive sector, which is seeking important pieces to maintain a high competitive level in 2026 and compete with Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Danilo. The expectation is that, after the exams, the contract will be officially signed soon.

In addition to the progress in signing Vitão, Flamengo announced this Monday the continuation of coach Filipe Luís. The coach has agreed to a deal until 2027 with the Rubro-Negro.

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