Leonardo Jardim decides Everton Cebolinha’s Flamengo future | OneFootball

What did Leonardo Jardim say about Everton Cebolinha’s situation?

Coach Leonardo Jardim gave a press conference right after Carioca title was won by Flamengo. In one of his statements, the Portuguese manager emphasized that he is happy to have Everton Cebolinha in the squad, but left the decision regarding the forward’s contract renewal in the hands of the club’s management.

— Regarding the contracts (Cebolinha’s contract runs until the end of the year), that’s up to the management. As for performance, I’m happy to have both. Cebolinha came on for Lino and maintained the intensity –, he said, before concluding:

— In the future, Cebolinha will be a starter and Lino will come in… We have this ability and satisfaction to have these two wingers on this side who can provide quality and intensity. You know that these wingers in my system are players who have to work because they need to defend and attack. I’m happy to have options –, Leonardo Jardim concluded.

WHAT IS EVERTON CEBOLINHA’S SITUATION AT FLAMENGO?

Everton Cebolinha has an uncertain future at Flamengo. That’s because, as his contract nears its end, the club’s management is still considering the logistics for whether or not the forward will remain in the squad.

It’s important to note that in a recent statement, Everton Cebolinha even said he would not stay at Flamengo after the end of this year. Furthermore, the number 11 stated that he had not received any contact regarding a contract extension.

DID EVERTON CEBOLINHA PLAY IN THE FLAMENGO VS FLUMINENSE MATCH FOR THE CARIOCA?

Yes! Everton Cebolinha started the derby on the bench, but came on in the second half. In the penalty shootout, the forward even converted one of the penalties that secured the Carioca title for Flamengo.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH IN THE 2026 SEASON?

With Everton Cebolinha available, Flamengo will take the field on Wednesday (11th) to face Cruzeiro, for the fifth round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will show the match details on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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