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World Title Hero for Flamengo U-20, Iago is Targeted by Foreign Clubs

Treated as a gem at Flamengo, but with limited opportunities in the professional team, Iago is gaining value in the market. Therefore, three European clubs are preparing offers for the 20-year-old Flamengo defender: Everton (ENG), Brentford (ENG), and Club Brugge (BEL).

This information comes from Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur. According to the reporter, the teams are expected to offer between 8 and 9 million euros for the Flamengo defender. In current exchange rates, this amounts to between R$ 50 and 56 million. Last year, Iago was already the target of a proposal.

The City Group, through Bahia, offered 2 million euros (R$ 13 million at the time) to sign Iago. However, Flamengo promptly rejected the offer. Although the player's staff believes the youngster needs more minutes, the defender preferred to complete his development period at Rubro-Negro.

WILL IAGO GET CHANCES?

With the signing of Vitão, Iago's competition becomes even tougher for 2026. After all, Flamengo already has Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Danilo. Additionally, the young João Victor is 'ahead' of the former U-20 captain in Filipe Luís's hierarchy.

Since he is no longer eligible to play in the U-20, Iago will need to compete for a position with the mentioned quintet or seek another club. The defender has a contract with Flamengo valid until December 31, 2026. Therefore, the athlete's future must be decided quickly so that the player does not leave the club for free.

WILL IAGO PLAY IN THE CARIOCA FOR FLAMENGO?

Flamengo will start the Campeonato Carioca with youngsters from the academy, and Iago is favored to start in defense this Sunday (11), at 6 PM (Brasília time), against Portuguesa. Thus, the match will take place at Raulino de Oliveira Stadium in Volta Redonda, with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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