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Michael is set to join Santos in 2026

Little used at Flamengo under Filipe Luís, Michael is close to becoming a reinforcement for Santos. This Friday (16), Neymar and Gabigol’s team finalized the purchase of the red-and-black winger for 4 million dollars (R$ 21 million at the current exchange rate).

In addition, Flamengo will retain 20% of the economic rights with an eye on a future sale. If the final details are resolved, Michael will sign a four-year contract with Santos. The information comes from presenter Renan Moura of Rádio Globo.

Santos has been in the race to sign Michael for a few weeks, but in recent days, Internacional and Corinthians have entered the competition. However, the desire to play with Neymar and once again with Gabigol weighed heavily in the decision of the 29-year-old forward.

WHAT ARE MICHAEL’S NUMBERS AT FLAMENGO?

Michael has had two spells at Flamengo: one from 2020 to 2021, and another from 2024 to 2025. In this latest stint, the forward played 45 matches, scored six goals, and provided five assists. However, the winger lost his place in Filipe Luís’s squad and ended up reinforcing the team made up of Garotos do Ninho in the last round of last year’s Brasileirão, against Mirassol.

WHY DID MICHAEL LOSE HIS PLACE AT FLAMENGO?

The winger lost his place at Flamengo due to strong competition. To fill Michael’s roles, the squad includes Samuel Lino, Everton Cebolinha, Carrascal, Bruno Henrique, Luiz Araújo, and Plata. In addition, Mengão is close to finalizing the signing of Lucas Paquetá, who can also play in that position.

WILL MICHAEL PLAY THIS WEEKEND?

Despite having reinforced the youth team last year, Michael will not play in the State Championship this Saturday (17). Therefore, the youngsters will face Volta Redonda at Raulino de Oliveira, with the match kicking off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), with full coverage from Coluna do Fla.

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