Jorge Carrascal receives transfer offer from Shakhtar
Flamengo midfielder Jorge Carrascal is attracting interest from Shakhtar, Marseille, and Krasnodar as his time in Brazil nears an end.
Midfielder Jorge Carrascal, currently with Brazilian club Flamengo, could be set for a return to the Ukrainian league. According to Transferfeed, Shakhtar Donetsk has submitted an official transfer offer for the 28-year-old Colombian international.
Shakhtar is not alone in its interest; French side Marseille and Russian club Krasnodar have also reportedly made formal approaches. The Flamengo hierarchy is pushing for deals to be finalized before the transfer window officially opens to avoid prolonged negotiations.
Carrascal has fallen out of favor with the coaching staff at Flamengo due to disciplinary issues and his lifestyle. He has been sent off three times this season, incidents which the club claims were unjustified, leading to a breakdown in trust. Flamengo is hopeful that his participation in the upcoming World Cup could boost his market value, which currently stands at 13 million euros.
A move to Ukraine would be a homecoming of sorts for Carrascal, who previously played for Karpaty Lviv. Throughout the current season, he has made 31 appearances for Flamengo, contributing three goals and four assists.