Besiktas make bid to sign Flamengo's Léo Pereira

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·27 de julho de 2026

Besiktas make bid to sign Flamengo's Léo Pereira

How much did Besiktas (TUR) offer for Flamengo center back Léo Pereira?

The second transfer window of 2026 remains busy, and clubs are looking for reinforcements in the market. With that in mind, Besiktas (TUR) sent an offer to sign Flamengo center back Léo Pereira.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Besiktas offered 10 million euros (around R$ 58 million) for 100% of Léo Pereira’s economic rights. Now, the Turkish side is awaiting Flamengo’s board’s response.

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O que apurei sobre o Léo Pereira: a tendência é que o Flamengo e o próprio zagueiro não aceitem a possível oferta do Besiktas (TUR). Isso porque, Léo Pereira quer focar em conquistar títulos e ter destaque em um grande clube, como é o Fla, pensando no ciclo para a Copa do Mundo
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However, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, the tendency is that Léo Pereira and Flamengo will not accept the potential offer. That is because the center back has stood out for the club and aims to be part of the new cycle leading up to the 2030 World Cup.

Is this Besiktas’ first offer?

It is worth noting that this is the first offer sent by Besiktas in this transfer window. However, the Turkish club’s interest in Flamengo’s center back is longstanding. Not for nothing, in 2021, the team made a loan offer for the player, but Flamengo turned it down.

What did Coluna do Fla find out about Léo Pereira’s situation?

According to journalist Léo José, from Coluna do Fla, the understanding is that Léo Pereira is part of the backbone of the squad led by Leonardo Jardim. The Flamengo center back gained even more prestige after joining the Brazilian National Team delegation at the last World Cup.

What is the article author’s opinion on a possible transfer involving Léo Pereira?

It will take more than 10 million euros to sign Flamengo’s main center back. Léo Pereira is the standout name in Flamengo’s defense and was part of the Brazilian National Team at the World Cup. On top of that, it will be difficult to find a replacement of the same level. In other words, unless an offer too good to refuse comes in, I wouldn’t even open talks,” said Davi Esteves, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

What are Léo Pereira’s numbers for Flamengo?

Flamengo completed the signing of Léo Pereira in January 2020 after paying around 7 million euros (R$ 32 million at the time) to Athletico-PR. The center back, in fact, had a rocky start at Mengão, drawing heavy criticism from Flamengo supporters.

Then, in the 2022 season, Léo Pereira improved his performances and, since then, has established himself as an undisputed starter for Flamengo. In total, the center back has 304 appearances, with 18 goals and six assists. In addition, the No. 4 has won 15 titles with Flamengo, including two Libertadores, two Brazilian league titles, and two Copa do Brasil titles.

Why does Besiktas want to sign Flamengo’s center back?

Léo Pereira’s name is among the requests made by head coach Vincenzo Italiano, who recently arrived at Besiktas. The Turkish club’s board is seeking reinforcements to strengthen the squad and has already shown a willingness to invest in this transfer window.

Recently, Besiktas announced the signing of Belgian forward Leandro Trossard, formerly of Arsenal (ENG). On that occasion, the Turkish club completed a deal that could reach 20 million euros (R$ 116 million), including performance-related bonuses.

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