Cebolinha Indicates Flamengo Exit After Recopa Defeat

Rio de Janeiro – Flamengo forward Everton Cebolinha has strongly suggested that the 2026 season will be his last with the club. The Brazilian international made the statement following Flamengo’s 3-2 defeat to Lanús in the Recopa Sudamericana on Thursday night.

Contract Situation and Lack of Renewal Talks

Cebolinha’s current contract with Flamengo is set to expire in December 2026. He revealed that there have been no discussions regarding a contract extension. “There was no talk of renewal at this time. I was not contacted. I believe I can say that this is my last season here at Flamengo,” he stated after the match as reported by Globo Esporte.

Previous Transfer Interest

At the conclude of the 2025 season, Cebolinha’s future at Flamengo was already uncertain. His strong performances towards the end of the year attracted interest from other clubs, but no deals materialized. UOL Esporte reports that Flamengo even offered Cebolinha in a potential deal for Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro, but the offer was rejected by the Brazilian side who were unwilling to part with their player.

Role and Competition in 2026

Despite the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future, Cebolinha has continued to feature for Flamengo in 2026. He has appeared in 11 of the team’s 14 matches, scoring three goals. He started on the bench against Lanús, coming on as a substitute for Samuel Lino in the second half. Cebolinha acknowledged the competition for a starting spot, stating that manager Filipe Luís treats all players equally during training and decisions on the starting lineup are made shortly before the game according to Lance!.

Recopa Sudamericana Disappointment

The announcement came after a disappointing result for Flamengo, who lost the Recopa Sudamericana to Lanús. Cebolinha described the defeat as “difficult to digest” and emphasized the need for self-criticism within the team.

Next Fixture

Flamengo will return to action on Monday to face Madureira in the second leg of the Campeonato Carioca semi-final.