Olympique from Marseille showed strong interest in signing attacking midfielder Jorge Carrascal from Flamengo. The French club, led by coach Roberto De Zerbi, identified the Colombian as the ideal profile to reinforce the offensive sector next season. The red-black board, in turn, adopts a firm stance and only accepts negotiating the player for values considered extraordinary.
Carrascal arrived at Flamengo in August 2025, coming from Dínamo from Moscou, in a transfer that cost the Rio club around 12 million euros. Rapidamente, the 27-year-old player adapted to Brazilian football and became an important part of the squad coached by Filipe Luís. With a contract valid until June 2029, the midfielder participated in recent achievements, including the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Flamengo is in no rush to sell valuable assets and assesses that Carrascal has reached a significant level of appreciation after good performances during the season.
🇨🇴🇫🇷🤯 OLYMPIQUE DE MARSELLA WANTS TO FIND JORGE CARRASCAL.
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🌟 El player is on the ‘wish list’ of Roberto De Zerbi, DT of the French team.
💰 Flamengo acquired it from Dinamo from Moscú for €12M and wouldn’t want to go for less €20M.
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European interest in Carrascal
Olympique of Marseille carried out surveys with the player’s staff to understand the contractual situation and negotiation possibilities. Roberto De Zerbi personally approved the Colombian’s profile, who stands out for his mobility, creativity and ability to create imbalances in attack. Outros European clubs, such as Juventus and Newcastle, also monitor the midfielder, which increases competition in the market.
Despite French interest, Flamengo maintains a rigid position in initial talks.
Value required by Flamengo
The red and black board defined that any negotiation for Carrascal must start from a proposal greater than R$120 million. Esse amount reflects the initial investment made in signing and the player’s appreciation in the current scenario. Fontes indicate that Marseille is preparing a concrete offer, possibly in the region of 20 million euros, to test the Rio club’s willingness.
Flamengo prioritizes maintaining the champion base for the challenges of 2026.
Recent trajectory of the Colombian
Jorge Carrascal started his career at Millonarios, from Colômbia, and went through clubs like Sevilla Atlético, No Dínamo from Moscou, accumulated good performances that drew international attention. Sua arrival at Flamengo marked a return to South American football at a high level.
At the Rio club, the midfielder played important matches, including the Copa Libertadores final against Palmeiras.
- Participation in goals: contributed with assists and decisive shots in key moments.
- Versatility: acts as a central midfielder or floating through the attack, adapting to the tactical system.
- Colombian team: accumulates call-ups and seeks greater regularity for future competitions.
Player position in negotiation
Carrascal expressed satisfaction with the adaptation to Flamengo and priority in remaining at the club. The midfielder assesses that the current moment at Rio of Janeiro favors his technical and physical development. Essa manifestation reinforces the red and black strategy of only releasing the athlete under advantageous financial conditions.
The Colombian established himself as a starter in several matches of the season.
Red and black planning for 2026
Flamengo begins assembling the squad for next year with a focus on specific adjustments. Saídas of players like Matheus Cunha, Pablo and Cleiton are already defined, making room for specific replacements.
- Goalkeeper: search for a name to fill the vacancy left by Matheus Cunha.
- Defender: monitoring options to reinforce the defense.
- Attack: assessment of opportunities to maintain competitiveness.
The possible negotiation of Carrascal would depend exclusively on an offer that meets the established financial requirements.
Movements in the French market
Olympique from Marseille is looking for reinforcements to raise the level of the squad in Ligue 1 and in European competitions. The club identifies the offensive midfield sector as a priority for the De Zerbi scheme.
Carrascal appears as a versatile alternative to increase the dynamics of transitions.
Marseille has already made progress in informal contacts and may formalize a proposal in the January window.
Performance of Carrascal on Flamengo
Since arriving, the Colombian midfielder has played around 24 games for the club, contributing in goals and assists. Sua ability to dribble and create plays in reduced spaces pleased the coaching staff.
The player gradually gained confidence and established himself in decisive matches.
The appreciation in the market reflects the positive impact on the red and black collective performance.
Other confirmed departures from the cast
In addition to movements around Carrascal, Flamengo confirms departures of athletes outside the main plans.
Juninho negotiates a transfer to Pumas, from México, in an operation that could recover part of the investment.
Carlinhos, loaned to Vitória this season, also tends not to stay.
These changes aim to balance the group and open up vacancies for new names.
Perspectives for the transfer window
The January window should bring intense movements in the Flamengo, with priority on maintaining starters and negotiating reserves. The Rio club will compete in multiple competitions in 2026, including the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores.
The board works to preserve the backbone that won recent titles.
Any progress in negotiation for Carrascal will depend on a proposal aligned with the stipulated value.
