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Matheus França Won the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil with Flamengo

The transfer market is still in full swing, as the window closes only on September 2. For this reason, Vasco has moved forward with the signing of Matheus França, a former player of the Flamengo.

According to information from Rádio Itatiaia, Vasco has reached an agreement with Crystal Palace (ENG) to have Matheus França on loan until June 2026. However, the Rio-based team will not have an option to buy in the contract next year.

With the deal underway, Vasco expects Matheus França to arrive in Rio de Janeiro by Sunday (24). The player will undergo medical exams, and if everything goes well, the midfielder will sign a contract until June 2026.

How Was Matheus França's Time at Flamengo?

Matheus França gained great prominence in Flamengo's youth categories. For this reason, the athlete moved up to the professional team in the 2022 season, in which he won the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil with the Sacred Mantle.

In the 2023 season, Matheus França had good moments under the command of coach Vítor Pereira at Flamengo. However, the athlete received an offer from Crystal Palace and accepted to leave the Most Beloved to play in England.

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