Yago Dos Santos – Flamengo, agreement reached: the Brazilian playmaker is ready to return to Brazil in a historic deal

Yago Dos Santos – Flamengo is a done deal.

As we exclusively reported last week, Yago Dos Santos has accepted one of the most important offers in the history of Brazilian basketball.

Flamengo strongly desired the return of Yago Dos Santos, considered a star of Brazilian basketball.

Last details and then it will be official.

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Yago dos Santos is a Brazilian point guard who emerged as one of the brightest talents in South American basketball. After starting his professional career with Paulistano, he won multiple titles in Brazil, including NBB championships with Flamengo, where he was named NBB Finals MVP in 2021.

In 2022, Yago moved to Europe and enjoyed a breakthrough season with Ratiopharm Ulm, leading the club to its first-ever German Bundesliga title and earning Finals MVP honors. He then joined Crvena zvezda, winning the ABA League and domestic trophies while gaining valuable EuroLeague experience. In 2026, he signed with Virtus Bologna to continue his career at the highest European level.

A key member of the Brazilian national team, Yago has represented his country at the FIBA World Cup and the Olympic Games, establishing himself as one of Brazil’s most dynamic playmakers thanks to his speed, creativity, and leadership.