Everton Cebolinha‘s future at Flamengo has become a point of attention in the transfer market, with Grêmio, Atlético-MG, and São Paulo closely monitoring the forward.
Everton Cebolinha‘s contract with Flamengo is approaching its end, set to expire in December of this year. The forward’s situation took a new turn after he rejected an offer from Russia’s Krasnodar, intensifying the interest of major Brazilian clubs in the player.
The uncertainty surrounding Cebolinha‘s stay at the Rio de Janeiro club opens doors for a potential contract termination, drawing the attention of teams like Grêmio, Atlético-MG, and São Paulo, who are seeking offensive reinforcements for the next season.
Preference for European Market
Despite strong interest from the national scene, Everton Cebolinha‘s priority is clear: a return to European football. According to ESPN’s reporting, the forward, who previously played for Benfica between 2020 and 2022, ranks markets like Brazil and Saudi Arabia as secondary options.
Contractual Scenario and Next Steps
With his contract ending, Cebolinha is already eligible to sign a pre-contract with any club, which would allow him to leave Flamengo on a free transfer at the end of the year. However, if any team wishes to acquire the player immediately, a formal offer must be presented to Rubro-Negro. Flamengo, in turn, has stated that they would only release the forward for free to a team outside of Brazil, and so far, there are no European offers on the table. This information comes from journalist Raisa Simplicio.
Stint at Ninho do Urubu
Everton Cebolinha arrived at Flamengo in June 2022, in a deal involving approximately 14 million euros (around R$ 88 million at the time’s exchange rate) paid to Benfica. Since his arrival, the number 11 player has participated in 191 games, scored 21 goals, and provided 25 assists, contributing to the club’s nine titles, including two Libertadores cups (2022 and 2025), two Copa do Brasil titles (2022 and 2024), one Brazilian Serie A (2025), one Supercopa do Brasil (2025), and three Campeonato Carioca titles (2023, 2024, and 2025).
Recent Inactivity at Flamengo
Despite his title-winning history, Cebolinha has had limited playing time recently. The forward has not played for Flamengo in over a month, with his last appearance being the 1-1 draw against São Paulo on July 26th, in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. Since then, the player has not been included in coach Leonardo Jardim‘s squad for six matches, both in the Brazilian Serie A and the Libertadores, indicating a search for a new team.
M360 Team Opinion
The player’s situation sparks debate. Regarding the possibility of Brazilian clubs signing the player, a member of M360 commented:
“Any scouting team that investigates Cebolinha’s injury history would give up on the signing. But if Grêmio, Atlético-MG, and São Paulo are interested, I certainly won’t object.”
Everton Cebolinha‘s future remains open and promises to shake up the transfer market. With Brazilian clubs watching and the player’s preference for Europe, the coming months will be decisive in determining which jersey the forward will wear after his contract with Flamengo ends.
By M360 Team
