Brazilian Right-Back Emerson Royal, 27, had an opportunity to leave Flamengo at the beginning of the year following criticism and received offers to depart. However, the player did not consider leaving, as he wants to achieve more with the club, which is referred to by its red-black jersey. His contract is valid until the end of 2028. He stated that he had offers from abroad even before joining Flamengo, and that after talking to people around him, he did not want to leave at that time. The Brazil international has 10 caps for his country. He joined Flamengo in July 2025. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.00m. In the current 2025/2026 season, he has made 3 appearances and provided 2 assists in the Campeonato Carioca. He has also been linked with Valencia and Fiorentina.