Shakhtar Donetsk makes official bid for Ryan Roberto
The Ukrainian club is competing with Lille to sign the 18-year-old Flamengo winger.
Shakhtar Donetsk has officially approached Flamengo with a bid for 18-year-old winger Ryan Roberto. Despite earlier reports suggesting the Ukrainian club had cooled their interest following the signing of Gleiker Mendosa, recent information indicates the pursuit is very much active.
Journalist Davi Azevedo has clarified that Shakhtar remains firmly in the race. Furthermore, it has emerged that Flamengo has not received an official offer from the Turkish club Trabzonspor, despite rumors claiming a bid had been increased to 10 million euros.
At present, Flamengo is weighing two formal proposals for the teenager: one from Shakhtar and another from the French club Lille. The financial details of these offers remain undisclosed.
That matters because Ryan Roberto is highly regarded as a top Brazilian prospect, frequently referred to in the media as the "new Neymar." His availability has drawn significant attention from scouts across Europe, highlighting his potential market value.
Next, the Flamengo board must evaluate these competing offers. The club will need to determine whether to sanction a transfer now, with the rivalry between Shakhtar and Lille likely to play a crucial role in the outcome.