Flamengo strike surprise deal with São Paulo for Marcos Antônio | OneFootball

Marcos Antônio is Flamengo's Dream Since 2024

Flamengo has reached an agreement with São Paulo for Marcos Antônio. However, the midfielder is far from being a reinforcement for the Rubro-Negro. What the Rio club managed to secure is a purchase preference for the player in case the São Paulo team receives an offer for him.

In summary, the agreement means the following: if any club tries to sign Marcos Antônio from São Paulo, the São Paulo team is obliged to inform Flamengo. Then, the Rubro-Negro will decide whether or not to make an offer to match the proposed values.

BUT IS MARCOS ANTÔNIO GOING TO FLAMENGO?

Despite Flamengo's persistence, São Paulo has communicated that Marcos Antônio is non-negotiable at this time. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro will only have a chance to sign the midfielder during the mid-year transfer window, according to the Morumbi club's plans.

HOW LONG HAS MARCOS ANTÔNIO BEEN ON FLAMENGO'S RADAR?

In 2024, Flamengo sparked the interest of Brazilian teams in Marcos Antônio. Until then unknown, the midfielder was the target of a proposal from the Rubro-Negro while he was still playing for Lazio (ITA). However, the parties did not reach an agreement, and the midfielder ended up signing with São Paulo on loan.

After the loan period from Lazio to São Paulo, the São Paulo team had to buy Marcos Antônio due to goals achieved by the player. Thus, the Morumbi club invested 4.2 million euros (R$ 26 million). However, São Paulo wants approximately 10 million euros (R$ 62 million) to make a deal.

WHAT IS MARCOS ANTÔNIO'S POSITION AT FLAMENGO?

Despite the number of players in the position, Flamengo desires Marcos Antônio. This is because Saúl is recovering from Achilles tendon surgery. Additionally, De La Cruz has controlled playing time due to knee issues. There's also the matter of Jorginho, who is already 34 years old. Furthermore, in the position, Filipe Luís has Erick Pulgar, Evertton Araújo, and Allan, but the latter is not part of the plans.

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