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Flamengo owns 32% of Matheuzinho’s rights

The transfer window in European football is about to open, and clubs are making moves with an eye on the Brazilian market. As a result, Zenit (RUS) had its negotiations for Matheuzinho, former Flamengo player, put on hold. Now, the Russians are trying to sign Vitinho from Botafogo.

According to ESPN Brasil, Zenit had begun talks to sign Matheuzinho, which would have generated a fee for Flamengo. However, with obstacles along the way, the Russians decided to open talks with Botafogo for Vitinho.

Botafogo settled some outstanding issues with Vitinho, which prevents an exit through termination based on a court ruling. Besides Zenit, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro, clubs from Brazilian football, are also interested in signing the right-back.

WHAT IS MATHEUZINHO’S SITUATION?

Corinthians even turned down an offer of 7 million euros (R$ 43 million at the current exchange rate) for Matheuzinho, the former Flamengo player. The interested club was not revealed, and the player has not ruled out a move to European football.

HOW MUCH OF MATHEUZINHO DOES FLAMENGO OWN?

According to information published by the Meu Timão website, Matheuzinho’s economic rights are split between Corinthians, Flamengo and Londrina. The São Paulo club owns 60%, while the Rubro-Negro kept 32% of the player’s rights. The other 8% belong to the club from Paraná.

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