Rio derby twist? Botafogo eye Jair, linked with Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo considers signing a defender for 2026

After a season ‘filled’ with titles, Flamengo will try to maintain the high level in 2026. Thus, observing the market in search of reinforcements, the defender Jair was one of the names that appeared on the red-black radar. However, Mengão might face a rival from Rio in the negotiation.

According to information from ‘O Globo’, Botafogo is also interested in signing Jair. However, the unstable scenario of the Rio team might complicate the return of the defender, who already wore the black and white jersey between February and July 2025.

Does Flamengo want to sign Jair for 2026?

Flamengo views the signing of Jair favorably. However, the Red-Black has not yet sent a proposal for the defender to Nottingham Forest. So far, it is most likely that the Mengão board will make a loan offer with an option to buy to the English team.

What is Jair's situation?

Jair joined Nottingham Forest at the start of the European season. However, the former Botafogo player has not received many opportunities. The Premier League club went through instabilities and three coaching changes. Thus, the defender played in only two games during this period.

And what about Flamengo's situation?

Flamengo currently has few options for the defensive sector in the main squad. At the moment, Filipe Luís has only Danilo, Léo Ortiz, and Léo Pereira. Therefore, the red-black club is looking in the market for a new defender.

Moreover, Flamengo recently said goodbye to Cleiton. Wolfsburg (GER) announced the signing of the defender on Wednesday (17), who was receiving few opportunities in Filipe Luís's team. Thus, the Mengão is considering bringing in a defender in the next transfer window.

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