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Alex Sandro renewed his contract with Flamengo until December 2027

Flamengo announced this Sunday (19) the contract renewal of Alex Sandro, Fla’s left back, until December 2027. With that, the Rubro-Negro fans may ask themselves: what reasons led the Most Beloved Club to extend the player’s deal?

According to information from ‘GE’, two reasons led Flamengo to renew Alex Sandro’s contract. The first is the technical quality of the 35-year-old full-back, who is the undisputed starter in the position, and his tactical importance to Leonardo Jardim’s system.

The second reason is Alex Sandro’s importance to Flamengo’s other players. That is because the full-back is seen as one of Fla’s leaders and one of the team’s pillars of experience.

What did Alex Sandro say about renewing his contract with Flamengo?

“These two years have been very special. They went by quickly because life at Flamengo is very dynamic and we are always focused on working and pursuing new goals. My family also adapted very well to Rio de Janeiro”, he said, before concluding:

“We are happy, and that carried significant weight in the decision to renew. I am very happy to continue at this great club and keep fighting for titles”, Alex Sandro concluded.

What are Alex Sandro’s numbers at Flamengo?

Flamengo signed Alex Sandro in August 2024, after the full-back terminated his contract with Juventus (ITA). Since then, the No. 26 has played 78 matches, scoring one goal and providing two assists. In addition, the player has won one Brasileirão, one Copa do Brasil, one Libertadores, one Supercopa do Brasil, and two Carioca titles.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo return to the field this Wednesday (22) to face Chapecoense. The match will take place at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina, at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), for the 19th round of the Brasileirão.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, the social media and YouTube. However, Globo (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match.

What is the article author’s opinion on the renewal with Alex Sandro?

“I view Flamengo’s renewal with Alex Sandro positively. Despite an underwhelming 2026 so far, the full-back’s 2025 season was spectacular,” he said, before concluding:

“Besides that, I do not trust having Ayrton Lucas as the only left back in Flamengo’s main squad at all. In other words, if I were part of the Rubro-Negro board, I would also renew with Alex Sandro,” concluded Davi Esteves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.