Matheus Cunha’s uncertain future sparks transfer scramble | OneFootball

Flamengo goalkeeper Matheus Cunha has drawn interest from both Brazilian and international clubs ahead of the upcoming transfer window, according to Lance. With his contract set to expire in December, Cunha is now permitted to negotiate a pre-contract with other teams. His representatives have fielded multiple inquiries, but Flamengo has yet to receive any formal offers and no final decisions regarding the player’s future have been made.

Cunha, 23, has seen limited playing time this season, making only five appearances under current head coach Filipe Luís. This is a marked reduction from the previous campaign, when he played 12 matches and was the starting goalkeeper for Tite during Flamengo’s Copa do Brasil run. After Tite’s departure and the ensuing managerial changes, Cunha lost his spot in the squad during the latter stages of the competition.

Recent weeks have seen Flamengo’s focus centered on their Club World Cup campaign in the United States, which ended after a defeat to Bayern Munich. With the continental tournament behind them, key figures at Flamengo and Cunha’s camp—specifically club executive José Boto and Cunha’s agents—are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss the goalkeeper’s next steps.

Notably, the transfer interest has so far been limited to general inquiries, and Flamengo have communicated that formal negotiations will not proceed unless the club is kept fully updated throughout the process. This cautious approach reflects a desire to avoid losing talent without clear planning, particularly after a period in which first-team opportunities have been scarce for Cunha.

Although Flamengo has not made public its stance on offering Cunha a new deal or seeking a transfer fee before his contract runs down, the situation requires monitoring as more clubs test the waters ahead of the Brazilian and international transfer windows. With the potential for Cunha to sign elsewhere on a free transfer as his contract nears expiration, Flamengo faces decisions that could impact their goalkeeping depth going into the next campaign.

(Source: Lance)

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