Matheus Gonçalves eyed by Bragantino, faces Flamengo tonight | OneFootball

Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino take the field for the 16th round of the Brasileirão

The young Matheus Gonçalves, listed for the match between Flamengo and Red Bull Bragantino this Wednesday (23), for the 16th round of the Brasileirão, is in a moment of uncertainty about the future. The 19-year-old midfielder, who has already defended the Paulista team on loan, has been speculated again at the club from Bragança Paulista just over a week before the window closes.

During his previous stint at Bragantino, in 2023, the player had a discreet participation. This is because there were only 13 games and one assist, without goals scored, which led the club to return him to Flamengo. Now, however, the interest of the Paulista team seems to resurface.

Did Cruzeiro try to sign Matheus Gonçalves?

Before the speculation with Bragantino, Cruzeiro made an offer of 3.5 million euros (R$ 22.5 million) for the athlete, with advanced negotiations between the presidents of the clubs. Flamengo, however, backed down and decided to keep him in the squad, even with the player's desire to seek more opportunities in another team.

Can Matheus play for another team in the Brasileirão?

Matheus Gonçalves can still be registered by another club in the Brasileirão, since he has only played four times for Flamengo. The rules of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) allow a player to change teams in the same edition of the championship as long as they have not participated in seven or more games.

When does Flamengo play?

With Matheus Gonçalves available, Flamengo faces Bragantino this Wednesday (23), for the 16th round of the Brasileirão. The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Cicero de Souza Marques Stadium, in Bragança Paulista. As tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla will bring the most rubro-negra coverage on the internet, through the website and social networks.

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