Flamengo block player’s move to Cruzeiro | OneFootball

Matheus Cunha has a contract with Flamengo until December this year

Flamengo delayed the departure of goalkeeper Matheus Cunha to Cruzeiro in the current transfer window. This is because the red-black team claimed not to have hired a replacement to officially send the athlete to the Belo Horizonte club.

According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Cruzeiro and Flamengo had an agreement for Matheus Cunha to be released now, in August, since the professional's contract runs until December. However, the Most Beloved backtracked and mentioned that they couldn't find a new player for the position, and will only release the goalkeeper in 2026.

WHAT IS MATHEUS CUNHA'S SITUATION?

Matheus Cunha has a contract with Flamengo until December this year and is eligible to sign with another club at no cost. Thus, the player has signed a three-season contract with Cruzeiro and will only report to Belo Horizonte in January 2026.

DID FLAMENGO TRY TO FIND A REPLACEMENT?

Flamengo attempted to hire a new goalkeeper in this transfer window. This is because the Most Beloved sought an agreement with Gabriel Brazão, from Santos, for the next season. However, with no resolution yet, Mengão's plan is to continue with Agustín Rossi, Matheus Cunha, Dyogo Alves, and Léo Nannetti in the squad until the end of the year.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO'S SITUATION?

With Matheus Cunha available, Flamengo focuses on the continuation of the season. Mengão takes the field this Wednesday (06) to face Atlético-MG in Belo Horizonte. The match takes place at Arena MRV at 7 PM (Brasília time).

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