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German team sends scouts to observe Flamengo's jewel - says portal

Young man caught the attention of the Bundesliga champion

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).

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Lineup: With changes, Flamengo announces the starters who will face Peñarol at Maracanã

The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.

Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores. Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.

Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:

"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."