Flamengo has publicly expressed a desire for 25-year-old Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior to return to the club. Flamengo's sporting director, José Boto, stated that a transfer for a player like Vinícius depends more on the player's own desire, adding that his contract with Real Madrid expires in June 2027. In addition to Flamengo's interest, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City have also been linked with the player.