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What is the current situation of Carlinhos, Flamengo's striker?

Striker Carlinhos played on loan for Vitória in the 2025 season. At the end of the contract, there was some uncertainty about whether the team from Bahia would exercise the option to buy the player. In this context, Fábio Mota, president of the Salvador club, spoke openly about the situation of the Flamengo player.

— And the attack. The idea is to have three center forwards. Carlinhos has left, and we need to bring someone in. The same goes for the wingers. We will not count on Lucas Braga. We have to bring someone to replace him. The idea is to make the substitution – explained the Vitória president in an interview with ‘GE’.

WHAT IS CARLINHOS' SITUATION AT VITÓRIA?

Carlinhos arrived at Vitória during the season to be another option in attack. Over the course of the games, the player was available, however, the team from Bahia will not exercise the option to buy after the end of the loan.

Given this situation, Carlinhos returns to Flamengo, since he has a contract valid until December 2026. The initial plan, however, is for the striker to be loaned out to another club next year.

HOW WAS FLAMENGO'S 2025 SEASON?

While Carlinhos returns to Flamengo, the Mengão squad is returning to Rio de Janeiro after competing in the Club World Cup. The red-and-black squad is expected to arrive at Galeão Airport at the end of this Thursday (18th). Flamengo’s 2025 season ended with titles in the Supercopa do Brasil, the Carioca Championship, the Copa Libertadores da América, and the Brasileirão.

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