R$300m clause, youth heroics: meet Iago, Flamengo’s saviour in Carioca | OneFootball

Iago scored Flamengo's first goal of the 2026 season

Iago came to the rescue for Flamengo once again. This Sunday (11), the defender found the back of the net against Portuguesa and secured a 1-1 draw in the Carioca championship. With that, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details about the young red-and-black player, from his goals in the youth ranks to his million-euro release clause.

What is Iago's release clause?

Iago, who is 20 years old, is under contract with Flamengo until December 2026. In addition, the defender has a release clause set at 50 million euros (about R$ 299 million at the current exchange rate).

Therefore, any club interested in signing Iago will have to shell out a hefty sum. Unless, of course, they manage to sign a pre-contract with the player starting in June 2026.

When did Iago debut for Flamengo's senior team?

Iago made his debut for Flamengo's senior team on January 27, 2024, also against Portuguesa, in the Campeonato Carioca. On that occasion, however, the match ended 0-0 and the Rubro-Negro walked away with a point.

Did Iago score important goals in the youth teams?

Yes! Iago made his mark in Flamengo's youth categories. During the 2024 U-20 Libertadores, the defender scored four goals, becoming the top scorer for the Rubro-Negro in the continental competition. Additionally, the defender scored against Barcelona (ESP) in the 2025 U-20 World Cup, taking the match to penalties.

When is Flamengo's next match?

With Iago, Flamengo is preparing for the next game of the season. O Mais Querido faces Bangu this Wednesday (14), in the first round of the Campeonato Carioca. The match is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.