# Vini Jr pushes for Flamengo transfer

> Vinicius Júnior reportedly told Brazil's national team defender Douglas Santos to join Flamengo.
- Title: Vini Jr pushes for Flamengo transfer · CNN Brasil | Shortify
- Summary: Vinicius Júnior reportedly told Brazil's national team defender Douglas Santos to join Flamengo.
- Keywords: vinicius junior, douglas santos, carlo ancelotti, flamengo, real madrid, brazil national team, zenit, selectão brasileira, brazil, CNN Brasil
- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/esportes/futebol/flamengo/dublador-cita-pedido-de-vini-jr-a-titular-da-selecao-vai-para-o-flamengo
- Published: 2026-11-14T00:11:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: vinicius junior, douglas santos, carlo ancelotti, flamengo, real madrid, brazil national team, zenit, selectão brasileira, brazil, news
## Vini Jr's request
Vinicius Júnior reportedly urged Douglas Santos to join Flamengo.

> Vai, pô. Tem que ir, pô. É, pô! Tem que ir, mano...
## Douglas Santos' background
Douglas Santos, 32, plays for Zenit in Russia and has been with Brazil's national team since 2013.
## Contract details
Santos has a contract until mid-2027 with freedom to sign a pre-contract in January.
## Key takeaway

Vinicius Júnior urged Douglas Santos to move to Flamengo after a conversation with coach Carlo Ancelotti.