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Flamengo continues to monitor the market in search of reinforcements for the second half of the year and is still interested in defender Vitão, from Internacional. Even after failing to make progress in the last window, Mais Querido continues to see the defender as a strategic piece to complete the defensive system commanded by Filipe Luís.

Behind the scenes, there is an understanding that the young defender, in addition to already having experience in Brazilian football, has great potential for appreciation and could even come close to the radar of the Brazilian National Team. Therefore, the club does not rule out a new attempt on Vitão in July, despite the European competition.

INTER FACES INTERNATIONAL HARASSMENT BY VITÃO

Vitão 's good form at Colorado has not gone unnoticed on the international scene. According to the Vozes do Gigante portal , Osasuna , eighth in the Spanish Championship, made an official inquiry with the player's staff. The European club is looking to strengthen its defense for the 2025/26 season and sees the Brazilian as a promising opportunity.

COMPLICATED BUSINESS: INTERNATIONAL ONLY SELLS BY WEIGHT PROPOSAL

The initial contact was aimed at understanding the personal and contractual conditions for a possible proposal. The Spanish team's idea is to formalize an offer in the mid-year transfer window, which is setting off alarm bells at Gávea. Internally, Internacional sees Vitão as a key player in the squad.

The defender is one of the leaders of the group and has worn the captain's armband in several matches. The club holds 80% of the player's economic rights, while the remaining 20% belongs to the player himself. The Colorado board is in no rush to negotiate and, according to reports, is only considering releasing the defender if he receives a proposal that is considered out of the ordinary. This stance is understandable, given Vitão's technical form and leading role in the team.

After weeks of uncertainty, Lorran's future at Flamengo seems to have been decided, at least for now: the 18-year-old will continue to play for the under-20s. The decision was made by consensus between coach Filipe Luís and football director José Boto, according to information published by the UOL Esporte portal . The club has not structured a plan for the midfielder's return to the main team, which indicates that his reintegration is currently off the radar.

MILLION-DOLLAR FINE AND BUSINESSMEN'S STANCE WERE AN IMPACT

Despite his release clause exceeding R$600 million, the number 10 from the youth teams ended up being removed from the professional team. José Boto was reportedly not satisfied with the way the player's agents conducted recent negotiations for a possible departure. This dissatisfaction had a direct impact on the decision to keep him in the under-20 team, as a way to avoid further internal friction.

UNSUCCESSFUL NEGOTIATIONS IMPACTED THE SCENARIO

Lorran was the target of inquiries and proposals from clubs such as Estoril (Portugal), CSKA Moscow (Russia), Fortaleza and Red Bull Bragantino. However, none of the contacts resulted in a transfer. Each party involved in the talks has its own interpretation of what went wrong, but the fact is that the negotiations did not progress, and the youngster remained at Ninho do Urubu.

The return to the youth team does not mean a definitive cut with the professional squad, but it is a clear indication that he needs to show something beyond what he has been showing. The board understands that, with the current situation of Mais Querido and the recovery of important players who were in the medical department, the midfielder has lost space among the top athletes.

According to an investigation by UOL, part of the board believes that the behavior of Lorran 's agents hindered negotiations that could have been beneficial for all parties. There was noise in the conversations, especially in the negotiations with foreign clubs, which ended up causing none of the proposals to move forward.

Flamengo continues to be active behind the scenes in search of new reinforcements for the rest of the season, but one thing is already clear: Willian Arão, despite having been offered by intermediaries and showing interest in returning to Brazil, will not be a priority . The decision was made internally and reinforces the Mais Querido's strategy of betting on names that bring a different profile to the current squad.

FILIPE LUÍS MAINTAINS PRESTIGE, BUT DECISIONS HAVE GENERATED DEBATES

Since the end of 2024, Filipe Luís has been well-regarded internally. However, some decisions have been the subject of discussion, especially those related to the team's priorities on the field. The coach made it clear since the beginning of the year that the main goal of the season would be the Brazilian Championship, which caused some discomfort among fans more connected to the Libertadores tradition.

STRONG SQUAD, BUT PERFORMANCE IN THE LIBERTADORES IS A WORRY

With a squad considered by many to be the most qualified in South America, Rubro-Negro has racked up many achievements at the start of the season, including the Campeonato Carioca and the Supercopa do Brasil. However, its performance in the group stage of the Libertadores has been below expectations. The 2-1 defeat to Central Córdoba at Maracanã raised alarm bells. To secure first place in the group, the team needs to win its last three games.

Willian Arão, who made history at the club between 2015 and 2022, having won important titles and marked an era alongside athletes such as Everton Ribeiro, was one of the names recently suggested to reinforce the midfield. Despite his identification with the fans and his knowledge of the club's environment, the board decided not to continue with any negotiations for his return.

Mengão's focus at the moment is on signing a striker with different characteristics from the wingers currently on the roster. The idea is to diversify the team's offensive repertoire. In addition, there is room for the arrival of another midfielder, as long as he fits the profile sought: younger, with intensity and the ability to play in different roles.