Player makes demand, and Athletico-PR lose key man v Flamengo | OneFootball

Bruninho is 17 years old and has already been sold to Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR)

Flamengo will take the field to face Athletico-PR next Sunday (17) at Arena da Baixada, in a match valid for the Brazilian Championship. As a result, midfielder Bruninho requested not to play anymore for the Paraná team while he finalizes the details of his transfer to Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR). Therefore, he will be absent for the rival in the Brasileirão clash.

WHAT DID ATHLETICO-PR SAY?

“Club Athletico Paranaense informs that player Bruninho asked the coaching staff and the football department not to take part in CAP’s upcoming matches due to his transfer to FC Shakhtar Donetsk.

Given the player’s request and in line with the negotiation, Bruninho did not travel to Goiânia for this Thursday’s match against Atlético Goianiense.”

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE SITUATION?

Bruninho is leaving Athletico-PR for Shakhtar Donetsk for 14 million euros (R$ 82.4 million at the current exchange rate). It will be 11 million euros (R$ 64.7 million) fixed, plus another 3 million euros (R$ 17.6 million) in bonuses.

As a result, Bruninho was not even included in the squad for Thursday’s (14) match against Atlético-GO in the Copa do Brasil in Goiânia. The 17-year-old midfielder asked the coaching staff to leave him out while he finalizes details of his move to Ukraine.

WHO IS BRUNINHO?

Bruninho is 17 years old and is one of the biggest prospects in Brazilian football. The midfielder has played 20 matches this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist. Despite his age, the player will move to Ukraine in August, when he turns 18.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS ATHLETICO-PR?

Flamengo face Athletico-PR next Sunday (17) at 7:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena da Baixada, in a match valid for the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, Simon Lédo will bring all the information live from the capital of Paraná.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Before thinking about Athletico-PR, Flamengo have a Copa do Brasil commitment. The Rio-based team will face Vitória on Thursday (14) at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), away from home, in the second leg of the fifth round of the national knockout competition.

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