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Flamengo renews base jewel contract and imposes millionaire fine for Europe - check it out

The young midfielder is a highlight of Mais Querido's under-17 team and will remain at the club until the end of 2027

Flamengo renews contract with academy jewel (Reproduction/ Flamengo)
Flamengo renews contract with academy jewel (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

06 Nov 2024 | 09:11 |

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Flamengo is known for revealing great stars for world football. Thus, projecting the future, Mais Querido renewed the contract of the young midfielder Lucas Vieira, aged 17. The player's new contract with Rubro-Negro will last until the end of 2027. In addition, the athlete's termination fine for travel abroad is set at 70 million euros (R$ 442 million)


According to information from the FlaZoeiro profile, Mais Querido has 70% of the steering wheel's economic rights. On the other hand, Ceará holds the other 30%. Lucas Vieira is a versatile player with the most minutes in the under-17 red and black squad. The expectation is that he will begin to be integrated into the under-20 team.


Lucas arrived at Flamengoin 2022 after standing out at Bangu's base. The young man was being monitored by Mais Querido's Scouting Department and was hired to reinforce the under-15s. 


LUCAS CAN JOIN PROFESSIONAL CAST

Before Filipe Luís commanded Flamengo's professional team, the coach trained the under-17s and Lucas Vieira. Thus, knowing the characteristics of the youngster, the coach can give the midfielder opportunities in the first team.


FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

While Lucas Vieira focuses on the under-17 commitments, Filipe Luís focuses on the main team's commitments. This is because, Flamengotakes the field this Wednesday night (6), at 9pm, for the game against Cruzeiro, in the 32nd round of the Brasileirão. p>


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Flamengo U-20 beats Nova Iguaçu 1-0 in the Guanabara Cup in a balanced match

The world champion team against Barcelona meets the team from Baixada Fluminense in Gávea, for the delayed fourth round of the Guanabara Under-20 Cup

Flamengo U-20 beats Nova Iguaçu in Gávea for the Guanabara Cup with a 1-0 victory and a penalty goal by Iago - photo: reproduction
Flamengo U-20 beats Nova Iguaçu in Gávea for the Guanabara Cup with a 1-0 victory and a penalty goal by Iago - photo: reproduction

17 Set 2025 | 13:32 |

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On the morning of this Wednesday (17), Flamengo's young players took to the field to face Nova Iguaçu, in Gávea , for the delayed fourth round of the Taça Guanabara Sub-20. The match, broadcast by Flamengo TV , marked another performance by the world champion team over Barcelona at Maracanã.


Coach Bruno Pivetti fielded Léo Nannetti; Daniel Sales, Iago, João Victor, Gusttavo; João Alves, Pablo, Guilherme; Douglas Telles, Joshua, and Pedro Leão . Several athletes who shone in the world title were on the field, reinforcing the strength of the red-and-black squad in the category.


MATCH WAS PLAYED


Despite Flamengo's favoritism, Nova Iguaçu showed organization and made life difficult for the home team . The first half ended in a 0-0 draw, with chances for both sides.

In the second half, Rubro-Negro pushed for a result and only managed to open the scoring in the 32nd minute, when defender Iago converted a penalty with a stoppage, repeating the composure displayed in the final against Barcelona. The narrow 1-0 score remained until the final whistle , but the opponent pressed and threatened Flamengo's goal in the final minutes.


GUANABARA CUP U-20

Nova Iguaçu maintained its consistent run of results in the competition. So far, the team hasn't lost a match by more than one goal : they fell to Vasco 2-1 and Botafogo 1-0. Against Flamengo, they once again suffered a heavy defeat.


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Watch Flamengo vs Nova Iguaçu in the Carioca Sub-20 LIVE (with images)

Garotos do Ninho return to the field this Wednesday morning (17) for the 4th round of the championship and seeks to recover after a sequence of defeats

Follow the match between Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu for the Campeonato Carioca Sub-20 Live (with images) - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Follow the match between Flamengo and Nova Iguaçu for the Campeonato Carioca Sub-20 Live (with images) - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

17 Set 2025 | 09:55 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (17) for the Under-20 Carioca Championship. The Crias do Ninho face Nova Iguaçu, at 10 am (Brasília time), in Gávea, in a match valid for the fourth round, previously postponed . The broadcast will be on FlamengoTV.


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REASON FOR POSTPONEMENT


The match was originally scheduled for August 23, but had to be rescheduled due to Flamengo 's participation in the U-20 World Cup, a competition in which the red-black team beat Barcelona (ESP) and won the title.


FLAMENGO SITUATION

After the international triumph, the team is looking to bounce back in the Carioca, having lost two consecutive matches to Vasco and Botafogo . Flamengo currently sits in fifth place with ten points, having won three, drawn two, and lost two.


SITUATION OF NOVA IGUAÇU

Nova Iguaçu arrives buoyed by a 1-0 victory over Portuguesa at CT NIFC. The Baixada Fluminense team sits eighth in the standings with seven points and is looking for a win against the world champions to improve its position in the championship.

TECHNICAL SHEET
  • Flamengo x Nova Iguaçu
  • Competition: Campeonato Carioca Sub-20 – 4th round (postponed)
  • Location: Gávea Stadium, Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
  • Date and time: September 17, 2025 (Wednesday), at 10:00 am (Brasília time)
  • Broadcast: Flamengo TV


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Flamengo signs goalkeeper from Avaí and his characteristics are impressive

Mengão continues its restructuring of its youth teams and has signed a 1.94m tall goalkeeper, even though he is only 15 years old.

Flamengo signs goalkeeper Nícolas, from Avaí, for the under-15 team and his height is impressive - Photo: Reproduction
Flamengo signs goalkeeper Nícolas, from Avaí, for the under-15 team and his height is impressive - Photo: Reproduction

06 Set 2025 | 19:00 |

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Flamengo has signed 15-year-old goalkeeper Nicolas, who previously played for Avaí. Born in February 2010, the young goalkeeper stands 6'4" tall and is projected to grow to 6'7" . According to the FlaZoeiro profile, Flamengo acquired 10% of the player's economic rights, with a purchase option of up to 70%. The transaction value was not disclosed.


Nicolas signed a youth development contract with Flamengo until December 2027 and will strengthen the under-15 team. The goalkeeper caught the attention of the Flamengo youth academy due to his technical and physical performance in Avaí's youth academy.


REFORM IN THE RUBRO-NEGRA BASE


Going through a period of restructuring, Flamengo remains active in the youth academy market. Recently, the club won its second U-20 World Cup with a historic victory over Barcelona , and is already making significant changes to its roster.

Among the departures, midfielder Lorran was traded to Pisa (ITA), while Matheus Gonçalves signed with Al-Ahli (SAU). As for arrivals, Mais Querido signed striker Guilherme Barbosa , formerly of Internacional, and midfielder Kaio Júnior, who was at Juventude after a stint at Vasco.


YOUNG MAN WHO 'HUMILIATED' VINI JR ALSO HIRED

In addition to Nícolas, the club also signed midfielder Marcelo Portela, a standout from Botafogo, to bolster the under-15 team. The youngster became famous after a viral move , when he performed a disconcerting dribble on Vini Jr., leaving the Real Madrid star sitting on the floor.


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