Shortly after the 0-0 draw with Fluminense, Flamengo's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, announced the signing of defender Lima, who was playing for Betis in Spain. The player signed a one-year contract with the club.

Player Profile:

Name: William Lanes de Lima | Age: 24 years | Height/Weight: 1,82m / 79kg | Clubs: Corinthians (AL) (2004), Atlético Mineiro (2005 to 2007) and Real Betis (ESP) (2007 to 2009) | Titles: Brazilian Série B (2006) and Campeonato Mineiro (2007)