Flamengo FC has announced the departure of midfielder Lucas Silva after eight years with the club. The Brazilian-born player joined Flamengo in 2014 and made over 150 appearances for the team, scoring 19 goals.
Lucas Silva began his professional career at Santos, where he spent three seasons before joining Flamengo in 2014. He quickly established himself as one of the key players in the Flamengo midfield, helping the team to win the Copa Libertadores in 2016.
In recent years, Lucas Silva's performances have declined slightly,Campeonato Brasileiro Action but he still managed to contribute to the team's success on occasion. Despite this, the decision to leave Flamengo was not taken lightly by the club's management.
The move comes as a shock to many fans of Flamengo, who had grown attached to Lucas Silva's performances over the years. However, it is believed that the midfielder has decided to take up a new challenge and pursue other opportunities in his career.
As Lucas Silva leaves Flamengo, the team will undoubtedly miss his contribution to the squad. But they can be assured that they will continue to compete for the championship and achieve their goals with the help of their remaining players.