Brazilian Champion on Monday (16), being considered one of the great revelations of the competition and with direct participation in the red-black conquest. Birthday on Wednesday (18). Signing of the first professional contract, valid for three years, with his favorite club on Thursday (19). Living the most blessed week of his life, striker Matheus Gonçalves said he was very grateful to the club and his family.

"I'm so excited, happy, and proud of everything that's happening in my life. I am and will be forever grateful to my family and Flamengo for everything they've done and continue to do for me and the people I love. I'm living the most incredible moment of my life, and I feel incredibly blessed. I became Brazilian champion on Monday, and today I'm signing my first professional contract with the club that shaped me, that gave me everything, and that I love. I'm incredibly happy and excited," said striker Matheus Gonçalves.

The Boy from the Nest arrived at the club at the age of 12, and his recruitment process was led directly by Transition Manager Carlos Noval and by Luiz Carlos, current General Manager of Flamengo's Youth Football. 

"Matheus is an athlete who possesses all the technical characteristics the club seeks. He has great potential to one day join Flamengo's professional squad, and his talent is extraordinary, as everyone saw during the Brazilian Under-17 Championship. We will continue working side by side during his development process, which we continue to manage with great care and attention, together with this entire generation of 04/05, which is unique. We are very happy with the signing of this new contract, and we will continue this extremely successful partnership," said Luiz Carlos.