Player celebrated the new agreement on social media
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João Victor Souza, under-20 world champion with Flamengo last month, signed the renewal of his contract with the club until 2029. This Monday (09), the young 17-year-old defender signed for another five years and four months with Rubro-Negro. The new contractual clause establishes a termination fine of 70 million euros (approximately R$431.5 million).
Even at his young age, João Victor has already been called up to the Brazilian Under-20 Team and played in the two recent friendlies against Mexico, held in São Januário. In the first match, Brazil won 2-1, on Thursday (05), and, in the following game, they triumphed again, this time 3-2, on Sunday (08).
The highlight of the defender's career to date was his participation in the U20 World Cup final in August this year. João Victor, born in 2007, was a starter in the decision against Olympiacos, from Greece, at Maracanã, where Flamengo won the victory by 2 to 1, coming from behind, becoming champion.
After signing the new contract, João Victor celebrated the renewal on his social networks, publishing: “Exalted be the name of the Lord”, accompanied by a heart. Flamengo, in turn, also expressed support for the young athlete, wishing "many achievements with the Sacred Mantle" on its page official.
After defending the Brazilian team, João Victor returns to Flamengo focusing on the Carioca U20 Championship. Next Saturday (14), the team will face Nova Iguaçu in the second leg of the quarter-finals of the competition. In the first leg, Flamengo won 2-0, and now they could even lose by two goals to guarantee a place in the semi-finals. The confrontation will take place at 9:30 am (Brasília time), in Gávea.
First game of the quarter-finals takes place this Thursday (19) in Gávea, with live broadcast
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The Under-17 Boys from the Nest return to the field this Thursday (19), at 3pm, to face Fluminense in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. The match will be played in Gávea and will be broadcast live on SporTV.
Led by coach Eduardo Zuma, the red-black team arrives at the clash after winning four victories in the last five games. In the final round of the first phase, Mengão beat Corinthians 5-0, securing third place in group A, with 15 points. There were five wins in nine games and 19 goals scored, the second best attack in the group.
Midfielder Lucas Vieira highlighted the relevance of the result in the first match of the quarterfinals. "Important game. I think it's always good to come away with a victory in the first game, especially at home. And try to make history by winning the Brazilian Under-17 Championship", said Vieira about the decisive classic.
In 2024, Flamengo and Fluminense faced each other only once. The duel took place in the first phase of the Copa Rio, when Mengão beat their rival 3-0 in Xerém. In that match, Douglas Telles scored two goals, while Pablo scored a great free kick from midfield. Now, the teams meet again in the Under-17 Brasileirão, with qualification for the semifinals at stake.
The young midfielder is considered one of the best players in the category
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Flamengo is a great showcase for Europe, not only for renowned professional players but also for the youth team. In this way, Rubro-Negro anticipated renewing and increasing the termination fine on Joshua's contract, an athlete considered a jewel of the under-17s.
The young man has been monitored by European teams since he was little. For standing out in Mais Querido in the Copa Rio U-17, the midfielder caught the attention of some clubs. Therefore, Flamengo did not want to waste time and renewed the athlete, increasing the termination fine to 70 million euros (R$ 426 million) with a contract until 2029.
Joshua signed a new contract with Flamengo this past Tuesday (17). Thus, the young midfielder already has his second professional contract with Rubro-Negro. Before this happened, the player was champion with the Most Wanted of the Copa Rio under-17 against Vasco.
Making the title of jewel worth it, Joshua was once again decisive for Rubro-Negro. This is because, with the match approaching the end, the midfielder took responsibility and scored Mais Querido's second goal, leaving the score in favor at 2 to 1.
Throughout his time in Mais Querido's youth categories, Joshua has scored more than 100 goals. In the last under-17 match, the midfielder scored against Vasco on two occasions and, in addition, provided an assist. The number 10 was also chosen as the competition's top scorer.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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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."
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