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Lucas Furtado had not been receiving opportunities at Flamengo

Flamengo continues to be active in the transfer market, both in bringing in reinforcements and in the departure of players. This Thursday (28), in fact, Mengão finalized the departure of goalkeeper Lucas Furtado to Vitória de Guimarães (POR). It’s worth noting that the keeper was part of the under-20 team at Mengão.

The contract between Flamengo and Lucas Furtado was valid until December of this year. However, the goalkeeper did not want to renew his contract with Mengão, since he lost his spot in the under-20 team to Léo Nannetti. Therefore, if the keeper passes his medical exams, Mengão will retain 50% of the young player’s economic rights. The information comes from journalist Venê Casagrande.

What was Lucas Furtado’s trajectory at Flamengo like?

Lucas Furtado went through several stages in the youth categories of Flamengo, having started with the under-15 team. Soon after, he moved up to the under-17s and, finally, took the spot in the under-20s, where he played until now. In the junior teams, he even won two Libertadores and two Club World Cups. It’s worth mentioning that the athlete has already worked with Filipe Luís.

Lucas Furtado gained a lot of attention in the final of the under-20 Libertadores against Palmeiras, held on March 16 of this year. After a draw in regular time, the continental title was decided by penalties. In this way, the goalkeeper saved two penalty kicks from the São Paulo team and led Mengão to their second championship.

How was Lucas Furtado’s farewell at Flamengo?

It’s worth highlighting that Lucas Furtado played in 17 matches this season, conceding 17 goals. The last time the goalkeeper wore the Sacred Mantle was last Saturday (23), when Flamengo won the under-20 Club World Cup title against Barcelona (ESP). However, the keeper stayed on the bench, as Léo Nannetti was the starter.

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