Despite a significant playing time this season under Paulo Fonseca, Abner has decided to leave OL. The 26-year-old Brazilian international wants to join Flamengo. As a left-back, winger, or sometimes midfielder, Abner has been a valuable asset to the team, playing in almost every position last season. Although not always regular, the Brazilian has been precious to Fonseca. With a limited squad, the OL coach was happy to have a player as versatile as Abner. Under contract with the Rhone club until 2029, Abner was not a likely departure candidate this summer, unlike players like Tanner Tessmann or Orel Mangala. However, the former Betis Sevilla left-back has a strong chance of leaving. According to Brazilian journalist Pablo Oliveira, Flamengo is in a strong position to sign Abner this summer. The Brazilian club wants to finalize the arrival of the left-back before June 19. This shows that the deal is advanced, with Abner already having a total agreement with Flamengo. OL has already intensified discussions and contacts with potential replacements for Abner. The price set by OL for the departure of their defender, who was recruited for 8 million euros from Betis Sevilla in July 2024, is unknown. This is an unexpected departure that is about to be confirmed in the capital of the Gauls. With the uncertainty surrounding the future of the other left-back, Nicolas Tagliafico, who is out of contract in a year and being courted in Argentina, OL could make a 100% change on this position. It's up to Matthieu Louis-Jean and Paulo Fonseca to find the right profiles to compensate for the departures, without making a mistake, given the fragile financial situation of OL.