Malcom speaks out, denies reported Flamengo deal | OneFootball

Al Hilal (SAU) forward Malcom broke his silence on the speculation

In recent days, the name of Malcom has been linked with Flamengo by fans and club-related social media pages. However, this Friday (17), the Al Hilal (SAU) forward dismissed the possibility of wearing the Sacred Jersey, at least for now.

Malcom reacted to an Instagram post claiming that the player was in advanced talks with Flamengo. The forward then commented by writing “fake news” and adding a few clown faces alongside it. It is worth noting that the player is under contract until June 2027.

HOW OLD IS MALCOM?

A product of the Corinthians youth academy, Malcom is 29 years old. In the 2025/26 season, the forward played 40 matches for Al Hilal, scoring nine goals and providing 11 assists. If he does not renew his contract with the Saudi club, the Brazilian will be able to sign a pre-contract agreement for free starting in January 2027.

In addition to Corinthians and Al Hilal, where he has played since 2023/24, Malcom has also worn the shirts of Bordeaux (FRA), Barcelona (ESP), and Zenit (RUS). The player has also made two appearances for Brazil’s senior national team and, at youth level, played in the U-20 World Cup and South American Championship, and is an Olympic champion from 2020.

HOW DID THE RUMOR OF MALCOM TO FLAMENGO START?

Last Thursday (16), a friend of Malcom’s, whose Instagram profile picture shows him wearing a Flamengo shirt, posted a reflective message and tagged the player. The text read: “Trust the process. It builds your future.” Then, since the player shared a photo of a Flamengo fan, some supporters began to associate it with a possible negotiation. By Friday (17), some social media profiles with large followings began talking about the supposed signing.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION ON THE MATTER, AFTER ALL?

— Malcom would be a great signing for Flamengo. He is a player who performs well out wide and has an eye for goal, which is rare for players in that position in this country. However, he does not fit the profile outlined by the board, which prioritizes signing players under 26 years old — began Pedro Paulo Catonho, a journalist for Coluna do Fla.

— Today, as Malcom said, it is fake news. However, Flamengo could keep the player on its radar to make a free signing for next year. In that case, it would be worth ‘breaking the rule’ of 26 years old. He still has a lot left in the tank and could play an important role in Brazilian football — he added.

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