Flamengo signs defender Vitao from Internacional for R$70 million

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Flamengo signed defender Vitao from Internacional as their first reinforcement for 2026. The 25-year-old joins for approximately R$70 million, making him Flamengo's most expensive defender ever. He aims to rejuvenate the squad with his technical skills and ball-playing ability. Vitao's arrival addresses Flamengo's defensive depth issues experienced in 2025 due to injuries. He will compete with Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Danilo.


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