Flamengo is in negotiations to sell the 20-year-old Brazilian defender Iago to Orlando City from the United States, and the transfer has developed in recent days. The player's contract is set to expire at the end of the year. He had also received inquiries from clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia. Iago recently received a renewal offer from Flamengo, but a lack of opportunities with the first team was a factor in the situation. The proposal from the American club arrived last week.
Flamengo's football management is awaiting approval from president Bap, who was traveling. Bap is scheduled to meet with José Boto to finalize the transfer. Iago has played in three matches for the team at the beginning of the Campeonato Carioca and has scored one goal. The defender has made 13 appearances and scored 3 goals for Brazil's U20 national team. His current market value is €1.00m, according to Transfermarkt. It was reported that in December 2025, Flamengo rejected a bid of approximately €2 million from the Brazilian club Bahia.
