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Flamengo has completed the transfer of striker Shola Ogundana to Dynamo Kyiv in Ukraine. The athlete has already joined his new team, according to influencer Guilherme Flazoeiro. Thus, he becomes another name leaving the Rio de Janeiro club.

The Nigerian was one of the most prominent names in the youth ranks , winning major titles such as two U-20 Libertadores and a U-20 World Cup. His performance attracted international attention and paved the way for his career advancement outside of Brazil.

O Mais Querido reinforced its confidence in Shola 's talent by acquiring, in 2024, 70% of his economic rights for R$2 million, signing a contract valid until December 2027. Despite the long-term planning, Dynamo Kyiv's proposal was accepted, paving the way for the 20-year-old athlete to begin his journey in European football.

WHO IS SHOLA OGUNDANA

A native of Ifaki, Ekiti State, southwestern Nigeria, Elijah Oluwashola Ogundana, known as Shola, was born on February 22, 2005. His football career began at the Beyond Limits academy, where he quickly gained notoriety.

During the 2022 Torneo di Viareggio, playing for Alex Transfiguration, he caught the attention of international observers and, later, Mais Querido. He was then signed on loan from Remo Stars, until, in July 2024, the club exercised a permanent purchase for R$2.4 million .

ACHIEVEMENTS FOR FLAMENGO

During the period in which he wore the red-black shirt , he accumulated significant achievements: the two-time U-20 Libertadores championship (2024 and 2025) and the U-20 Intercontinental Cup in 2024. Shola was one of the first hires in Flamengo's project to look more at the African football market.

While the transfer market remains lively, Flamengo did not enter the race for Andreas Pereira, who ended up signing with Palmeiras . The player was speculated about a possible return , but the board determined that his position was not a priority at this time. The decision not to move forward with the signing was approved by Filipe Luís, who understood that it was not the ideal time to invest in the player.

What caught the most attention after the announcement of the deal with Palmeiras was the midfielder's behavior on social media. Andreas deleted the highlight he had about his time with Flamengo , a gesture interpreted by many fans as a way of closing that chapter of his career.

It is worth remembering that the player was marked by the 2021 Libertadores final, when Rubro-Negro was defeated by Palmeiras 2-1. The decisive moment was a mistake by Andreas, which ended up resulting in the title goal for the São Paulo team.

PAQUETÁ'S NAME IS SPECULATED AGAIN

If Andreas Pereira already has a defined destination, another name is stirring up the backstage at Gávea: Lucas Paquetá . A product of the youth teams, the midfielder was once again the subject of speculation this Friday (29), on social media.

BAP'S TALK SHAKES UP THE WEB

The movement gained momentum after president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP, published a video celebrating the definitive purchase of the Gasômetro land and sending a message to fans: “ Nation, let's go for more, the window isn't over yet, ” said the director in a recording shared on social media.

The name of Lucas Paquetá, a product of Flamengo's youth academy , once again stirred up fans this Friday (29). Speculation gained momentum after president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP , stated that the club will still be making moves in the market before the window closes.

" Nation, let's go for more, because the window isn't over yet, " the director said in a video posted on social media shortly after the Gasômetro land purchase was confirmed. Many fans interpreted the statement as a sign of a major reinforcement.

PAQUETÁ'S ENIGMATIC MESSAGE

On the same day, Paquetá published a message that generated even more comments: “ Where I come from, everyone knows what it’s like🎶 ,” he wrote, quoting an excerpt from a pagode song by the group Clareou.

The post was quickly associated with the player's long-standing affection for the club and the possibility of reviving his history with Mengão . Despite this, football sources indicate that the signing is unlikely this summer.

VALUE REQUIRED BY WEST HAM

West Ham , the midfielder's current club, has shown no interest in negotiating the player for less than £30 million, approximately R$270 million . The amount is considered unrealistic for the Brazilian market at the moment.