Flamengo Drops a Friendly Hint: Vinícius Júnior Might Return Amid Do-or-Die Do-ha Buzz
17 December 2025
Flamengo Opens Doors to Vinícius Júnior
Jose Botto, Flamengo's sporting director, teased Vinícius Júnior, Real Madrid's star, ahead of the Brazilian club's meeting with Paris Saint-Germain in the Intercontinental Cup.
Flamengo and PSG are set to face off, this Wednesday evening, in Doha, Qatar, in the Intercontinental Cup final.
Botto opened the door to Vinícius returning to Flamengo, noting the Brazilian club would offer Vinícius what Madrid does.
Botto said, according to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo: "Players who come to Flamengo are driven by love and passion; there will come a time when they want to return, that's certain."
He added: "Flamengo's project is exceptional; our goal is to win titles, and the club offers a completely different kind of excitement and a truly pure football experience that's hard to find in Europe."
He concluded: "Moreover, Flamengo provides the same conditions you find at Real Madrid, Benfica, or Juventus, in terms of medical care and training."
Vinícius began his career with Flamengo and stayed with the Brazilian club until 2018, before moving to Real Madrid for 45 million euros.
Intercontinental Cup Context
The piece notes Flamengo's upcoming final against Paris Saint-Germain in Doha, highlighting the high-stakes clash in the Qatar capital.
Additionally, Botto underscores Flamengo's environment as comparable to Europe’s top clubs in terms of medical care and training.
Punchline 1: Flamengo opens doors, Vinícius brings goals and a sunnier attitude.
Punchline 2: In Doha, heat, hype, and a reunion that would blush Europe.
