Santos push to keep Flamengo player until 2026 | OneFootball

Which Flamengo player is on loan to Santos?

Brazilian clubs continue to reshape their squads with an eye on the 2026 season. After securing the signing of Gabigol, Santos tried to keep Victor Hugo at the club. However, the Flamengo player declined the offer amid interest from Atlético-MG.

According to information from ‘Uol’, Santos contacted Victor Hugo to inform him that they wanted to negotiate with Flamengo to keep the player in the squad. However, aware of Atlético-MG's interest, the midfielder opted for the project of the Minas Gerais team.

Not surprisingly, amid talks with Atlético-MG, Victor Hugo did not participate in Santos' training this Thursday (08). Wearing the São Paulo team's jersey in 2025, the midfielder played only nine matches, without scoring goals or providing assists.

Why did Victor Hugo leave Flamengo?

Flamengo secured the signing of ‘Charly’ Alcaraz from Southampton (ENG) in August 2024, for 20 million dollars (R$ 110 million at the time). Additionally, as part of the deal, Mengão loaned Victor Hugo to the English club, which loaned the young player to Göztepe (TUR).

After a stint with the Turkish club, Victor Hugo returned to Flamengo in June 2025. However, without a place in Filipe Luís's team, the midfielder was loaned again, this time to Santos. Now, Atlético-MG is in advanced talks to sign the player.

How was Victor Hugo's journey at Flamengo?

It is worth remembering that Victor Hugo emerged in the professional team of Flamengo in 2022. During his time with the Rubro-Negro, the midfielder played in 105 matches, scoring six goals and providing five assists to teammates. Thus, the athlete won a Copa do Brasil, a Libertadores, and a Carioca.

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