Léo Ortiz on Flamengo future amid European interest | OneFootball

Léo Ortiz is one of Flamengo's big names in the 2025 season

The second transfer window remains open, and Flamengo, as usual, continues to attract attention from several teams around the world. The red-and-black defender, Léo Ortiz, is one of the main targets on the market. After the 2-0 victory over Internacional this Wednesday (20th), the number 3 opened up about his future at Mengão.

— I see myself very much a part of Flamengo. I am very happy. I want to achieve many things here, many great things. Of course, I am also happy that people are noticing my work, that big clubs are watching me. It shows that I have been doing a good job, and I am happy about that. So, I am very happy, I feel very much a part of Flamengo, and very motivated to achieve great things," he said, before concluding:

— Of course, the future belongs to God. I have people who take care of my career and manage it very well, so that at no time is my mind disturbed by these negotiations that happen in football," concluded Léo Ortiz.

Which teams have shown interest in Léo Ortiz?

Léo Ortiz has been targeted by some European clubs. One of the interested parties is Napoli (ITA), which sent representatives to watch the defender in the match between Flamengo and Internacional this Wednesday (20th). In addition, it is worth remembering that Mengão rejected a proposal of 15 million euros (about R$ 96 million) from RB Leipzig (GER).

What is Léo Ortiz's current situation?

Under the command of Filipe Luís, Léo Ortiz stands out as one of Flamengo's highlights in the 2025 season. The defender, in fact, has been on a great run of games alongside Léo Pereira, since Danilo was recovering from injury. So far, the number 3 has played in 40 matches this year, scoring four goals and providing two assists.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Léo Ortiz available, Flamengo returns to the field this Monday (25th), when they face Vitória. The match will take place at 9 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring the best coverage on the internet, through YouTube, their website, and social media.

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