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What is Flamengo planning for Léo Pereira’s future?

Center back Léo Pereira has been enjoying a spectacular season in a Flamengo shirt. Given the situation, the Rubro-Negro has already started planning the contract renewal process for the No. 4.

According to information released by the Ângelo Furtado channel, Flamengo will begin talks to extend Léo Pereira’s contract. At first, the Rubro-Negro’s initial idea is to offer the center back a deal until 2028, with the possibility of extending it to 2029. In addition, if he accepts the proposed term, the defender will also receive a salary increase.

It is important to note that Léo Pereira is currently under contract with Flamengo until 2027. However, anticipating possible interest from European clubs after the 2026 World Cup, the club’s board wants to protect itself.

HOW IS LÉO PEREIRA DOING IN THE 2026 SEASON?

An undisputed starter at Flamengo, Léo Pereira caught Carlo Ancelotti’s attention, and the coach called the center back up to the Brazilian National Team during the last FIFA international window. In the matches against France and Croatia, the Flamengo defender started for the ‘Canarinho’. As a result, Mengão’s No. 4 is keeping alive the hope of being included in the final ‘Amarelinha’ squad for the World Cup, which will be announced on May 18.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While the board thinks about renewing Léo Pereira’s contract, the center back remains focused on Flamengo’s upcoming commitments this season. This Thursday (16), the Rubro-Negro face Independiente Medellín (COL) in the second round of the Libertadores group stage.

Kickoff is at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring all the details of the match with on-site coverage from Leo José and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the match.

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