Shakhtar offers 8 million euros to sign Ryan Roberto from Flamengo By Thiago Lemos
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Shakhtar Donetsk presented an official proposal of 8 million euros (R$46.7 million) to hire Ryan Roberto. The Ukrainian club opened negotiations with the Flamengo board to take the 18-year-old striker, highlight of the red and black campaign in the Libertadores Sub-20 runner-up.
Ryan Roberto has a contract with Flamengo until March 2027 and is one of the base’s main jewels. Apesar from just two appearances for the professional team, the youngster aroused European interest after impressive displays in the under-20 continental competition. Negotiations are still ongoing and still require approval from president Bap, with football director José Boto leading the negotiations.
Valores and proposal structure
Shakhtar’s offer is for 80% of the attacker’s economic rights. Conforme the proposal, Flamengo would sell 50% of these rights, receiving approximately R$30 million, keeping 20% with a view to a possible future sale. The structure offered by the Ukrainians shows confidence in the young player’s evolution.
Recentemente, Flamengo reinforced its position over the athlete. The week before negotiating with Shakhtar, the club purchased an additional 20% of Ryan Roberto’s economic rights for R$1.5 million. Atualmente, the red-black institution, holds 70% of the rights, while Athletico-PR holds the remaining 30%. Essa internal movement signaled interest in keeping the player.
Impasse on contract renewal
Flamengo seeks to renew the contract with Ryan Roberto, but faces difficulties. The lack of immediate perspective in the professional team weighs on negotiations. With only two commitments played for the main team, the young striker remains predominantly linked to the youth teams.
The situation gains urgency for the club. Caso does not renew until October, Ryan Roberto may sign a pre-contract with any other institution, putting his stay at risk. At the end of the contract, in March 2027, he would leave for free if no agreement is reached. Essa reduced window acts as pressure for Flamengo to define its future.
Enquanto the negotiation continues, the athlete is away from the under-20 games until his contractual situation is resolved. The measure reflects the sensitivity of the moment and the need to focus exclusively on negotiations.
Proposta’s Shakhtar and prospects
No Shakhtar, Ryan Roberto would be signed to the professional team, unlike their current situation in Flamengo. The Ukrainian club is qualified for the next Champions League, offering the opportunity to play in a high-level European competition. Essa’s perspective is viewed favorably by the player and his coaching staff.
Ryan Roberto’s trajectory contrasts with its current position in negotiations. Natural of São Paulo, grew up in the Itaim Paulista neighborhood, in the Água Vermelha community. Começou in a social project called “Paulistinha”, where he demonstrated precocious talent with the ball. Aos 10 years old, was raised to the base of Athletico-PR, where it remained for three years before reaching Flamengo in 2023.
Desde its arrival to Rio from Janeiro, Ryan Roberto evolved quickly. Este this year, was chosen as the club’s jewel in the annual institutional evaluation table. Sua’s participation in Libertadores Sub-20, where he scored a decisive goal against Olimpia in the semi-final, consolidated his status as one of the main promises of the red and black base.
Current Cenário and next steps
Negotiation with Shakhtar represents a crucial moment in the young man’s career. The options are clear: renew with Flamengo and wait for opportunities on the professional team, or accept the European proposal and begin your career as a professional athlete at an international level.
Principais aspects of the situation:
- Contrato valid until March 2027
- Ukrainian Proposta worth 8 million euros
- Flamengo with 70% of economic rights
- Apenas two games in the red-black professional team
- Possibilidade pre-contract starting in October
- Experiência in Libertadores Sub-20 as differential
Flamengo awaits official response after internal analysis of the proposal. The decision on Ryan Roberto could set a precedent for renewal policies with young talent. The outcome of this negotiation will be closely monitored by the Brazilian soccer market.
