Cebolinha faces Flamengo dilemma after spectacular 2026 start | OneFootball

Cebolinha faces a contract dilemma at Flamengo despite a flying start to 2026, and is available for the trip to São Paulo at Morumbi.

According to Coluna Do Fla, his deal expires this year and there have been no renewal talks. The club either sells him in this window, allows a mid-year pre-contract for a free exit after the season, or agrees fresh terms.

On the pitch, he sparked a 1-0 win over Vasco, then reduced the arrears in a 2-1 loss to Fluminense, with goalkeeper Fábio denying his late leveller. First-choice Samuel Lino has been under scrutiny from supporters.

In 2025, the winger sought permission to join a club in Türkiye, but the move collapsed. Flamengo also tried to include him in a deal for Kaio Jorge, though Cruzeiro refused and extended the 2025 Brasileirão top scorer.

Fluminense and CSKA have been linked with Cebolinha, but Flamengo have received no formal bids and his future remains open. Flamengo visit São Paulo on Wednesday 28 at 21h30 Brasília, at Morumbi, in the opening round of the Brasileirão.

Source: Coluna Do Fla