Flamengo is targeting Kaio Jorge for a potential transfer in 2026.
As reported by ESPN, both Cruzeiro and the player are aware of Flamengo’s interest.
The Rubro-Negro is reportedly prepared to offer up to 30 million euros (approximately R$ 196 million) for the 23-year-old forward.
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However, no official offer has been submitted yet.
The Celeste’s number 19 emerged as the top scorer in the 2025 Brasileirão and was also one of the leading scorers in the recent Copa do Brasil.
This season, he netted 26 goals and provided nine assists in 46 games.
He joined Cabuloso in July of the previous year for 7.2 million euros and has a contract that runs until December 2028.
Aiming for a Record?
Raposa is not keen on negotiating Kaio Jorge with a direct competitor and is valuing him at 45 million euros (R$ 294 million).
West Ham recently expressed interest, but their loan proposal with an obligation to buy was not appealing.
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If a deal goes through, the striker, who developed at Santos, would become the most expensive signing in Brazilian football history.
Currently, Vitor Roque holds that title after moving to Palmeiras for 25 million euros (R$ 154.6 million) in February of this year.
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