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Tite's favored midfielder at Flamengo, Fabiano, is on his way to Audax-SP

World U-20 champion and Tite's 'darling' during the time when the Gaúcho was in charge of Flamengo, Fabiano is leaving the club. The midfielder, who was on loan from Audax-SP, will return to the team from São Paulo. The player had a contract with the Rubro-Negro until October of this year.

Flamengo had an option to buy included in the agreement, but chose not to exercise the right. Therefore, the 20-year-old ends his stint with the Most Beloved. Fabiano played four games for Flamengo's professional team, however, his best moment was in the youth team.

This is because the midfielder was a world champion and won the Libertadores U-20 this year. In addition, the youngster was part of the professional squad that won the Carioca Championship in 2025. Fabiano's departure was announced by the 'FlaZoeiro' page, in partnership with 'FlaBase'.

WHEN WAS FABIANO'S LAST GAME FOR FLAMENGO?

Fabiano participated in the penultimate match of the Carioca Championship, when he played for 67 minutes in the Rubro-Negro's 3-1 loss to Botafogo. Last Wednesday (17), the player did not leave the bench in Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Nova Iguaçu.

In the Club World Cup, against Barcelona (ESP), Fabiano came on in the final 12 minutes in the 2-2 draw. Subsequently, Flamengo won the title in the penalty shootout, but the midfielder did not take a shot. In the Libertadores U-20 final, the player played for 32 minutes.

WHY WAS FABIANO 'TITE'S DARLING'?

Fabiano's best moment at Flamengo happened with Tite, in 2024. This is because the midfielder was promoted to the professional team and was even listed and sat on the bench in several matches of the Brasileirão 2024. Moreover, the coach even praised the player.

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