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Kaio Júnior was at Juventude before being signed by Flamengo

Flamengo continues its planning for both the main team and the youth squad as the season draws to a close. In this way, the red-and-black club has secured the signing of midfielder Kaio Júnior, 18 years old, who was at Juventude.

According to information from influencer ‘Flazoeiro’, Kaio Júnior joins on loan to reinforce Flamengo’s U-20 team. Thus, the 18-year-old midfielder is already an option for coach Bruno Pivetti for the remainder of the season.

WHERE HAS KAIO JÚNIOR PLAYED?

Kaio Júnior started in Vasco’s U-15 team and soon moved up a category at Flamengo’s rival. In fact, the midfielder played 24 matches in 2024 and scored three goals. Finally, he joined Juventude at the beginning of this year and played in seven matches, without finding the back of the net.

HOW IS FLAMENGO’S U-20 TEAM DOING?

Flamengo has just won the U-20 Club World Cup. Last Saturday (23), the team coached by Bruno Pivetti defeated Barcelona (ESP) on penalties, after a 2-2 draw in regular time. As a result, the Most Beloved became two-time champions of the tournament.

Now, Flamengo leaves the Club World Cup behind and already has a commitment this week. The team led by Bruno Pivetti faces Fluminense on Saturday (30), at 10 a.m. (Brasília time), away from home, for the Campeonato Carioca U-20.

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