Flamengo officials travel to Europe this Saturday to close the signings of Alcaraz, Plata and Alex Sandro

Flamengo's new jewel, Evertton Araújo, has been gaining prominence under coach Tite. In the second leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa do Brasil against Bahia, the midfielder had a remarkable performance, being chosen as 'Fans Star' by the Red and Blacks. Rapidly rising, the player aroused the interest of Bayer Leverkusen (ALE).

Bayer Leverkusen sent scouts to observe Evertton Araújo in the matches against Bahia and Vasco. Coach Xabi Alonso is looking for a young midfielder with similar characteristics to the Flamengo player. In addition to the German club, Atlético de Madrid (ESP) is also keeping an eye on the athlete. The information is from the RTI Esporte portal.

Contract with Flamengo

Evertton Araujo has a contract with Flamengo until December 2026, with the possibility of extension for another season. The agreement includes a termination fine of 40 million euros (around R$250 million). Flamengo also plans, in the future, to carry out a significant sale to Europe, with expected values ​​between six and ten million euros.

Evertton Araújo at Flamengo

< Revealed in Volta Redonda's youth categories, Evertton Araújo arrived at Flamengo on loan in 2022. The following year, the red-black board acquired the midfielder for R$800,000. So far, he has played 13 games with Manto Sagrado and scored one goal. With the Flamengo shirt, he won the Campeonato Carioca (2024) and the Brasileirão U20 (2023).

Flamengo has been facing a series of injuries in recent months. In 10 recent games, the team only did not lose players during the match in two of them. In total, there were 14 physical problems resulting from plays that occurred on the field. The most recent case is that of Luiz Araújo. What happened

Luiz Araújo will be sidelined for a period of one and a half to two months months. The striker was substituted in the classic against Vasco and will undergo arthroscopic surgery. As a result, he will miss the quarter-finals of the Libertadores and the semi-finals of the Copa do Brasil.

This injury is just one more in a series of problems that Flamengo has been facing, with players being forced to leave the field during matches. Since the return game against Palmeiras in the Copa do Brasil, in a period of 10 games, the team has only lost players against Red Bull Bragantino, at home, and against Bolívar, away.

Flamengo has not had a full squad since February. Since the match against Volta Redonda, on the 10th of that month, valid for the third round of the Campeonato Carioca, the team has always had at least one player in the medical department.

In addition to injuries in games, Fla It also had problems at other times. Pedro, for example, was injured during training with the Brazilian team. Wesley and Léo Pereira played 90 minutes in one match and were left out of the next game due to different physical problems. Wesley did not travel to face Bolívar, and Léo Pereira was absent against Corinthians. De la Cruz also suffered from physical wear and tear and needed to be spared for longer.

Possible returns

Flamengo can count on a reinforcement in the Libertadores: De la Cruz is already training with the group and could return to the team at Maracanã. He participated in most of Monday's training with the rest of the squad. However, Michael, Pedro, Viña and Cebolinha remain out of the season.

List of injured players in recent games:

Flamengo x Vasco - Brasileirão: Luiz Araújo (blow to the right knee)

Flamengo x Bahia - Copa do Brasil: Arrascaeta (tiredness) and Ayrton Lucas (leg pain)

Corinthians x Flamengo - Brasileirão: Varela (pain right hip) and David Luiz (thigh pain)

Bahia x Flamengo - Copa do Brasil: Michael (hind thigh) and De la Cruz (hind thigh)

Flamengo x Red Bull Bragantino - Brasileirão: nobody

Bolívar x Flamengo - Libertadores: nobody

Botafogo x Flamengo - Brasileirão: Arrascaeta (hamstring)

Flamengo x Bolívar - Libertadores: Pedro (hamstring) and Gabigol (hamstring)

Flamengo x Palmeiras - Brasileirão: Ayrton Lucas (head collision), Everton Cebolinha (hamstring tear), Matias Viña (tear knee ligament)

Palmeiras x Flamengo - Copa do Brasil: Varela (hip injury)

Last Sunday, Alex Sandro experienced one of the most memorable moments of his career when he debuted at Flamengo, during an important classic. In a post on social media, the player expressed his gratitude to the fans and highlighted the special meaning of finally wearing the red and black shirt, something he always wanted.

Alex Sandro did not hide his emotion when describing the debut for the club as the realization of a long-time dream. The player, who has already played for other teams, had been waiting for the opportunity to join Flamengo's squad. For him, playing for the Rio team goes beyond sporting issues: it is an opportunity to connect with one of the most passionate fans in Brazil, something he valued in his message.

A DEBUT TO KEEP IN MEMORY

With a solid career so far, Alex Sandro was already used to big games and intense rivalries, but the weight of a classic for Flamengo brought a different emotion. The player highlighted, in his publication, that the support of the fans was essential, highlighting that fans are a crucial part of the team's success. The tone of the post, in addition to celebrating the moment, reflected the respect and importance he gives to the role of the fans in the team's performance.

Although Alex Sandro's debut was a personal milestone, the match in itself was also significant for Flamengo. The team faced one of its biggest rivals, and the player's presence brought new tactical possibilities to the team. During the 90 minutes, Alex Sandro showed ease, even though it was his first match in the Flamengo, signaling that it is ready to contribute to the team in future challenges.