Flamengo has ongoing negotiations with the Corinthians midfielder for a definitive purchase; understand the current situation
O Flamengo Negotiations are underway to sign the midfielder Mayconwhich operates through Corinthiansbut your rights are linked to the Shakhtar Donetsk, from Ukraine. Therefore, conversations take place directly between the parties in Rio de Janeiro and Europe, without Timão being able to do anything at the moment.
Mengão’s board of directors has already presented two offers to the Ukrainians, the first of which was rejected, but the second left a better impression. The values were not disclosed, but it will be an important factor in defining where the midfielder will play during the season.
Is what Maycon has played here since his return worth the effort to maintain?
No.
But how much would it cost to replace it?
If the answer is “Much more than maintaining”, there’s no way around it. You have to try hard to maintain it.
You will have to evaluate the options. It’s more about the money than about him.
— João Jacetti (@JoaoJacetti) March 5, 2024
This is because Corinthians will still have the possibility of covering the offer, if they want to keep the player at Parque São Jorge. Even so, as mentioned by the player in interviews, Timão’s financial reality is complicated and an investment in the player’s stay could be difficult to achieve.
Maycon is 26 years old and was revealed by Corinthians in 2017. His prominence in the first team took him to Shakhtar a few years later, but the war in the country made him return, still in 2022. The lack of offers at the end of the first season caused another year to be added to the contract, which also happened for 2024.
After initially receiving a lot of criticism about his performances, Maycon has returned to showing good football with the black and white shirt and stood out in the team. Antonio Oliveira. So far, there have been 11 games played in 2024, with two goals scored and two other assists.
Source: sportbuzz
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