Shakhtar Donetsk set ‘astronomical’ price for player linked with Flamengo | OneFootball

Who is the Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) player that Flamengo is watching?

Flamengo remains attentive in the transfer market in search of a new center forward. In this context, Kauã Elias, who came up through the ranks at Fluminense, is one of the names being monitored by the red-black board. Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR), in fact, has set the price to negotiate the striker.

According to information from ‘ESPN’, Shakhtar Donetsk values Kauã Elias at 35 million euros (about R$ 220 million). Flamengo, however, considers the price high for a ‘gamble’ and may save the money to invest in a striker during the mid-year transfer window.

Who is Kauã Elias?

Developed in Fluminense’s youth academy, Kauã Elias left the tricolor team in February 2025. At the time, Shakhtar Donetsk paid 17 million euros (R$ 101.87 million at the time) for the striker.

At just 19 years old, Kauã Elias played 29 matches in the 2025 season, including three games in the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, the young striker tallied 12 goals and four assists.

Is Flamengo considering signing other center forwards?

Flamengo is currently still monitoring the market in search of a player to compete for a spot with Pedro. Kaio Jorge, Cruzeiro’s striker and top scorer of the 2025 Brasileirão, is the main target for the Rubro-Negro.

In addition, Marcos Leonardo is Flamengo’s ‘plan B’ for the center forward position. However, it is speculated that the striker costs 25 million euros (R$ 160 million at the current exchange rate). However, the player is a guaranteed starter for Al Hilal and is part of the Saudi team’s plans for the rest of the season.

Has Flamengo already signed any reinforcements for 2026?

It’s worth noting that, so far, Flamengo has completed one signing for the 2026 season: Vitão. The defender will present himself at CT Ninho do Urubu this Friday (09), where he will wear the Sacred Mantle for the first time and speak to the press.

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