Marcos Antonio is set to leave Lazio. Flamengo initiated the negotiations and seemed close to finalizing the deal. Flamengo's proposal was a paid loan of 400,000 EUR with an option to buy for 4 million EUR. However, Lazio's president, Lotito, wants at least 6 million EUR.

Marcos Antonio is very close to joining Flamengo.

Marcos Antonio will fly directly to Brazil to transfer to Flamengo. Brazilian media are confident about an agreement being close between Lazio and the Rio de Janeiro club. The former Shakhtar Donetsk player will move to the South American team on loan with an obligation to buy after one year, set at 4 million euros. The parties are currently finalizing the last details to formalize the deal.

Marcos Antonio is set to leave Lazio after two seasons. Despite high expectations, he struggled to make an impact and spent the last season on loan at PAOK Salonika, where he won the title but played little due to injury. Flamengo is ready to finalize a deal for a loan with an obligation to buy for around 4 million euros. The details are expected to be finalized by the end of the week.