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Flamengo's Matheus Cunha is on the radar of Serie A clubs

The goalkeeper's contract with Mengão is close to ending and the player can now sign a pre-agreement with any team for the 2026 season

Matheus Cunha attracts interest from Serie A clubs and could leave Flamengo for free - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Matheus Cunha attracts interest from Serie A clubs and could leave Flamengo for free - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

02 Jul 2025 | 07:25 |

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With the transfer window approaching, Brazilian clubs are already working to strengthen their squads for the second half of the season. In this scenario, Flamengo goalkeeper Matheus Cunha has emerged as a target for several teams in the country .


According to the newspaper Lance!, the player's agents have signaled interest from other clubs, taking advantage of the fact that the goalkeeper's contract with Flamengo ends in December of this year. Thus, since July 1st, the goalkeeper has been free to sign a pre-contract with any team . Despite this, the red-and-black club has not yet been officially notified nor received any formal proposals. Recently, Matheus Cunha's name was mentioned at Bahia, led by Rogério Ceni, who worked with the youngster at Mengão.


SITUATION AT FLAMENGO


Matheus Cunha has lost space in the squad since the rise of Agustín Rossi , who has established himself as an absolute starter under Filipe Luís. With few opportunities since 2023, the goalkeeper chose not to renew his contract with Flamengo.

The red-black board, in turn, is studying alternatives: it could try to negotiate him during this window to avoid leaving without financial compensation or keep him until the end of his contract, even if that means releasing him without costs from January 2026.


NUMBERS BY MENGÃO

Since losing his starting spot in the final stretch of 2023, Matheus Cunha has played just 17 matches, adding up the last two seasons — most of them with alternative teams or in less important games in the calendar, such as in the Cariocão, or against smaller teams in the Copa do Brasil.


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Former Flamengo player Matheus Gonçalves scores his first goal for Al Ahli; watch the video

The Brazilian midfielder scored in his fifth match for the Saudi club and started the entire 90 minutes in the match against Al Duhail

Matheus Gonçalves, revealed by Flamengo, celebrates his first goal with the Al Ahli shirt in a draw in the Champions League - photo: reproduction
Matheus Gonçalves, revealed by Flamengo, celebrates his first goal with the Al Ahli shirt in a draw in the Champions League - photo: reproduction

29 Set 2025 | 20:13 |

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Midfielder Matheus Gonçalves, revealed by Flamengo , scored his first goal for Al Ahli this Monday (29), in the 2-2 draw against Al Duhail-CAT, for the Asian Champions League. The player, who started the match as a starter, played during the 90 minutes for the second consecutive game.


The goal came in the 42nd minute of the first half, with Al Duhail leading 1-0. From the right wing, Matheus cut onto his left foot and took a shot . The ball deflected off the opposing defense and ended up in the goalkeeper's corner, ensuring the equalizer.


AL AHLI VIRA WITH RIYAD MAHREZ


After the young Brazilian's goal, Al Ahli turned the game around with former Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez. However, early in the second half, Piatek, a Polish striker with experience in European football, leveled the score again, making it 2-2.

Earlier, Edmilson Júnior had opened the scoring for the home side in the 25th minute of the first half . The result kept both teams in contention for qualification in the continental tournament.


MATHEUS GONÇALVES PASSED THROUGH THE U-20S

Matheus Gonçalves started the season in Flamengo 's first team, but failed to make the cut due to stiff competition for his position. He played 15 games and scored two goals for the senior team. Seeking more playing time, he requested a return to the U-20s , where he was part of the victorious Intercontinental Cup campaign against Barcelona of Spain.



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It's going to be packed! Check out the partial ticket sales for Flamengo vs. Cruzeiro.

Direct confrontation for the title of Brasileirão 2025, scheduled for Thursday (2), already registers great demand and sold out sectors; tickets vary

Flamengo fans promise a full house at Maracanã for the duel against Cruzeiro, a direct confrontation for the Brasileirão title - photo: reproduction
Flamengo fans promise a full house at Maracanã for the duel against Cruzeiro, a direct confrontation for the Brasileirão title - photo: reproduction

29 Set 2025 | 18:40 |

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Flamengo reported that more than 45,000 tickets have already been sold for the match against Cruzeiro, this Thursday (October 2), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match is valid for the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship and pits the leaders and runners-up of Serie A against each other.


The North, West, East (upper and lower), and part of the South sectors are sold out, with only a few tickets remaining. For the general public, tickets start at R$100 for a full price.


FLAMENGO X CRUZEIRO


Flamengo heads into the round as the clear leader with 54 points, while Cabuloso is second with 50 points. The result could narrow the gap between the teams or widen the red-and-black's lead in the title race.

TICKET SALES


Ticket sales began on Tuesday the 2nd, exclusively for Flamengo members. In addition to priority seating, members received special discounts. Tickets were released to the general public on Thursday the 18th. Cruzeiro visiting fans will have exclusive seating in the South B section of the Maracanã.

TICKET PRICES
  • North – Full: R$120 | Half: R$60
  • South – Full: R$100 | Half: R$50
  • Upper East – Full: R$140 | Half: R$70
  • Lower East – Full: R$160 | Half: R$80
  • Fla+ Leste Inferior Space – Single price: R$ 360
  • Lower West – Full: R$200 | Half: R$100
  • Fla+ Oeste Inferior Space – Single price: R$400
  • Maracanã Mais – Full: R$600 | Half: R$337.50
  • Sul B (Cruzeiro fans) – Full: R$ 170 | Half: R$ 85


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CBF defines referee for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro in the 26th round of the Brasileirão

CBF confirms Ramon Abatti Abel to referee in direct duel for the leadership of the 2025 Brazilian Championship, scheduled for Thursday (2), at Maracanã

Ramon Abatti Abel is confirmed by the CBF as the referee for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro at Maracanã, a direct duel for the leadership of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction
Ramon Abatti Abel is confirmed by the CBF as the referee for Flamengo vs Cruzeiro at Maracanã, a direct duel for the leadership of the Brasileirão - photo: reproduction

29 Set 2025 | 18:18 |

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Flamengo already knows who will be in charge of the whistle in the decisive match against Cruzeiro , next Thursday (October 1st), for the 26th round of the 2025 Brazilian Championship. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) confirmed that 36-year-old Santa Catarina native Ramon Abatti Abel will be the referee of the match . The assistants and the VAR team are yet to be announced by the entity.


Ramon Abatti Abel has played 20 matches in national tournaments this season. In 2025, he refereed five Flamengo matches and only one Cruzeiro match. Interestingly, both Flamengo and Raposa have won all their matches under the referee's direction.


RECENT HISTORY


The only Cruzeiro match refereed by Ramon this year was the 2-0 victory over Atlético-MG on August 27, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals, at Arena MRV. Flamengo beat Botafogo 3-1 in the Supercopa do Brasil on February 2 , at Mangueirão, in Belém, also refereed by the Santa Catarina native.

FILIPE LUÍS ASKS FOR HUMILITY


Coach Filipe Luís spoke about the importance of the match against Cruzeiro and emphasized that, despite the decisive nature of the match, the points are worth the same as in any other round. " Now we have a direct rival in the next game, which is Cruzeiro, and these are three very important points , just like today. This championship is very difficult," he stated.

He recalled the criticism he received after the draw with Vasco, emphasizing the tournament's unpredictability. " We drew with Vasco last week, and everyone said Flamengo was awful. But today Vasco beat Cruzeiro, who are fighting for the title. These things show how competitive the championship is," he said after the game against Corinthians .


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