Flamengo's interest in 23-year-old Brazilian left-back Kaiki is a result of a direct request by coach Leonardo Jardim, who previously worked with the player at Cruzeiro and consistently selected him as a starter. According to ge, José Boto hosted people from Kaiki's entourage for a courtesy visit at Ninho do Urubu, where he presented the training center and discussed the club's plan to sign him. Flamengo is primarily considering signing Kaiki in 2027, as he has already played 13 matches in the current Brasileirão, and waiting until one year is left on his contract would strengthen the club's negotiating position. In January, Kaiki received a proposal from Como of Italy, which Cruzeiro initially considered accepting but later declined after the player and his father expressed their desire to stay. The player remains open to extending his contract with Cruzeiro, and talks, which had previously stalled, are expected to resume. Kaiki, who has been capped once by Brazil, joined Cruzeiro in January 2022 and has a current market value of €12.00m according to Transfermarkt; Real Betis has also been linked with the player.