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Lucas Furtado was not receiving opportunities at Flamengo

Flamengo continues to be active in the transfer market, both in acquiring reinforcements and in the departure of players. This Thursday (28), the Mengão finalized the departure of goalkeeper Lucas Furtado to Vitória de Guimarães (POR). It is worth noting that the goalkeeper was part of the under-20 team of Mengão.

The contract between Flamengo and Lucas Furtado was valid until December of this year. However, the goalkeeper did not want to renew the contract with Mengão, as he lost his spot in the Under-20 to Léo Nannetti. Thus, if the goalkeeper passes the medical exams, Mengão will retain 50% of the young player's economic rights. This information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

What was Lucas Furtado's journey at Flamengo?

Lucas Furtado went through various stages in the youth categories of Flamengo, starting with the under-15 team. He then moved to the under-17 and finally took the spot in the under-20, where he played until now. In the juniors, he won two Libertadores and two Club World Cups. It is worth mentioning that the athlete has already worked with Filipe Luís.

Lucas Furtado gained significant attention in the final of the under-20 Libertadores against Palmeiras, held on March 16 of this year. After a draw in regular time, the continental title was decided by penalties. In this way, the goalkeeper saved two penalty kicks from the São Paulo team and led Mengão to the championship.

How was Lucas Furtado's farewell at Flamengo?

It is worth highlighting that Lucas Furtado played in 17 matches this season, conceding 17 goals. The last time the goalkeeper wore the Sacred Mantle was last Saturday (23), when Flamengo won the under-20 World Cup title against Barcelona (ESP). However, the goalkeeper stayed on the bench, as Léo Nannetti was the starter.

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