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Flamengo aims to sign five players in this transfer window

The first transfer window of the 2026 season opens this Monday (05). Thus, Brazilian clubs are expected to intensify negotiations in search of new reinforcements to compete in the competitions this year.

Therefore, teams will have until March 03 to announce reinforcements in this first transfer window. It is worth noting that the next transfer period will only be on July 20, lasting until September 11.

What are Flamengo's recruitment priorities?

Flamengo, at this moment, has five recruitment priorities for the next season: a goalkeeper, a defender, a midfielder, a winger, and a striker. However, the main goal of Mengão is to maintain the core of the 2025 team.

Aiming to strengthen the squad, Flamengo has already secured the first signing for 2026. Thus, the Rubro-Negro confirmed the arrival of defender Vitão from Internacional, who will sign a four-year contract with Mengão, that is, until the end of 2029.

Does Flamengo have other active negotiations?

Additionally, Flamengo is in talks with Cruzeiro to sign Kaio Jorge, the top scorer of the 2025 Brasileirão. At the same time, goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão from Santos remains on the radar of the Rubro-Negro management, while Marcos Leonardo is considered a 'plan B' for the striker position.

Has Flamengo bid farewell to any player?

While attempting to sign reinforcements, Flamengo has already bid farewell to three players for 2026. Wolfsburg (GER) announced the signing of defender Cleiton, while Juninho is the new forward for Pumas (MEX). Finally, goalkeeper Matheus Cunha transferred to Cruzeiro.

Moreover, Flamengo is expected to announce the departure of Matías Viña in the coming days. This is because the club has reached an agreement with River Plate (ARG), which has secured a one-season loan contract with the Uruguayan.

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