Youngster Ryan Roberto breaks his silence on his departure from Flamengo, denying rumors of financial demands and asserting that his move to Shakhtar Donetsk was purely strategic.
Ryan Roberto‘s exit from Flamengo‘s youth academy was surrounded by uncertainty and backstage criticism.
After months of speculation regarding the reasons behind the breakdown in contract renewal talks, the player decided to share his version of events, refuting circulating rumors about alleged demands made by him and his family.
The athlete, once considered one of the youth category’s promising talents, was emphatic in labeling as false the reports that he had conditioned his stay at Ninho do Urubu to astronomical salary increases.
He also denied promises of immediate starting status in the squad managed by Tite.
The Athlete’s Statement
In a recent interview with ESPN Brasil, Ryan Roberto sought to clear his image with the Flamengo fans and clarify the obscure points of the negotiation process that led to his departure.
At no point did we sit down with Flamengo and demand anything. Something related to that must have come out, but it’s a lie, there was none of that. Neither I nor my family demanded salary or anything extra from Flamengo.
According to the player, the decision not to sign a pre-contract was a professional choice based on a market opportunity that arose for his career in European football.
Million-Dollar Deal and Future
Ryan Roberto‘s transfer to Shakhtar Donetsk, from Ukraine, materialized in significant terms.
The Ukrainian club paid approximately R$ 56 million for the youngster’s rights, plus bonuses for achieved milestones that could reach R$ 2.9 million.
Flamengo, in turn, secured 10% of his economic rights, aiming for a profit in a potential future sale.
As investigated by the M360 Team, the player’s removal from the squad occurred precisely after his refusal to renew his contract.
This is a standard measure adopted by the club for cases where the athlete shows no intention of remaining with the institution.
Focus on the Field
As the saga involving Ryan Roberto comes to an end with his move abroad, Flamengo turns the page and maintains its full focus on domestic competitions.
The main squad continues its intense preparation for the next match in the Campeonato Brasileiro (Brazilian Serie A).
This weekend’s challenge will be against Vitória, scheduled for this Sunday (09).
The team seeks to earn important points to consolidate its position in the standings and remain in the fight for the top spot, leaving behind the episodes of frustrated negotiations from the youth categories.
