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Flamengo's Bet on Youth Categories, Jorge Mora Will Not Be Utilized by the Club

Flamengo confirmed this week the departure of midfielder Jorge Mora, 19 years old. The Paraguayan has returned to Sol de América (PAR), the club where he was developed. The promising player was unable to progress in Brazilian football and was released, as his contract was valid until 2026.

Jorge Mora was signed by Flamengo for R$ 1.6 million for 50% of the economic rights, precisely from Sol de América, in 2024. The athlete was considered a major prospect from Paraguay and has had stints with the country's youth national team.

The midfielder was part of the squad that won last year's Under-20 Libertadores, defeating Palmeiras. However, Mora was not even listed for the Club World Cup, when Mengão lifted the trophy at Maracanã against Barcelona (ESP).

WHY IS FLAMENGO CLEANING UP THE YOUTH ACADEMY?

Reducing the number of athletes in the youth categories is one of the missions of the current management of Flamengo. After all, the club believes that the squads are currently bloated, which hinders the development of the athletes. In a recent presentation to the Deliberative Council, President Luiz Eduardo Batista acknowledged that 2026 will be a year of reconstruction in the sector.

— We reorganized, and Flamengo's youth academy will go through a dry spell. This year (2025) was not a brilliant year, and we don't expect a brilliant year in 2026. But in 2027, we'll be flying high — said Bap, in December 2025.

WILL JORGE MORA PLAY IN THE PROFESSIONAL CARIOCA?

Therefore, without Jorge Mora, the under-20 team continues its journey in the adult Campeonato Carioca. This Saturday (17), the Garotos do Ninho will seek their first victory in the competition against Volta Redonda. The match will kick off at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at the Raulino de Oliveira Stadium.

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