The 25-year-old forward has been absent from the team since 26 July, with his last game being against São Paulo. He has missed six games, including some due to symptoms of a viral illness.
Globo Esporte Futebol reports that Cebolinha was close to joining Krasnodar in Russia, but negotiations were hindered by obstacles. Fluminense and Corinthians also showed interest in signing the player, but receded due to his high salary.
Cebolinha's contract with Flamengo is set to expire at the end of the season, and he has announced that he will not renew it. The player is currently training with the team while waiting for a decision about his future.
The situation is significant because Cebolinha can sign a pre-contract with another team, but his future remains undefined. As the transfer window approaches, it is likely that the player's staff will continue to search for a destination.