O Flamengo is interested in Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardocurrently at Al-Hilal, which was placed on the list of negotiables by the Saudi club. The player has already started direct contacts with his staff and shows interest in evaluating proposals, while prioritizing a return to European football. The information is by journalist Julio Miguel Neto.
O Al-Hilal requires 25 million euros (approximately R $ 158 million) to release Marcos Leonardo in definitive transfer. In addition, the 22 -year -old receives 5 million euros per year, the equivalent of R $ 2.6 million monthlywhich makes the business complex financially even for Flamengo, which already has high salary commitments with other athletes.
The transfer window closes on September 2, next Tuesday, increasing the pressure to the red-black board. Despite the short deadline, conversations between Flamengo and Al-Hilal remain underway.
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Marcos Leonardo wants to return to Brazil?
Marcos Leonardo is open to evaluating proposals, including Brazilian football, if not European offers. The striker has already been probed by Sao Paulo, but the high salary value caused the business not to advance.
In January 2024, Santos sold Marcos Leonardo to Benfica, from Portugal, for R $ 96.3 million. Already in September 2024, Al-Hilal bought the athlete with Benfica for $ 250 million.
At Al-Hilal, Marcos Leonardo played 43 matches, with 29 goals scored and three assists. However, he lost space with the hiring of Darwin Núñez and was not registered in the Saudi Championship 25/26 due to the limit of eight foreigners per game.
Marcos Leonardo: Clubs and Numbers
| Season | Club | Games | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Al-Hilal | 43 | 29 | 3 |
| 2024/25 | Benfica | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023/24 | Benfica | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | Santos | 49 | 21 | 4 |
| 2022 | Santos | 57 | 21 | 5 |
| 2021 | Santos | 40 | 7 | – |
| 2020 | Santos | 22 | 5 | – |
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