Michael turns down Saudi offer, stays at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo received notification of the proposal, but Michael decided to reject Al-Ula (SAU)

Michael decided to stay at Flamengo after turning down an offer from the Saudi club Al-Ula (SAU). The forward received a one-year loan offer worth 2.5 million dollars (about R$ 14 million), with a purchase option set at 4 million dollars (approximately R$ 22 million) at the end of the period.

Although Flamengo was formally notified of the proposal, it was the player himself who chose not to accept the transfer. Both the club and the player’s representatives believe that new business opportunities may arise from the Middle East during this transfer window, thus keeping the possibility of future moves open. The report comes from ‘GE’.

Is anyone else interested in Michael?

Besides Al-Ula, Michael’s name has been linked to other clubs in the Middle East. Al Duhail, a club from Qatar, is also monitoring the 29-year-old Flamengo forward. The Rubro-Negro is awaiting the arrival of an official proposal from the Qatari team, according to a report by Coluna do Fla.

Michael is not going through a good moment at Flamengo. Despite his efforts, the forward’s confidence is shaken and he has not hidden his dissatisfaction with his recent performances. He has scored two goals and provided four assists in 24 matches (14 as a starter) this year. As such, the left winger, who is under contract with Mengo until December 2028, has given the green light for his staff to evaluate interest from other clubs.

Is he fit to play?

Michael is one of several absences for Flamengo for the next match this Wednesday (23rd). The player is dealing with pain in his left ankle and has not been included in the squad for a match since the 12th of this month. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro will face Bragantino, starting at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), without the player.

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