Al Hilal's management has insisted on keeping the Brazilian player Marcos Leonardo as part of the first football team, rejecting any negotiations with Flamengo regarding the player's transfer during the current winter transfer window.

According to press reports, Flamengo has included Leonardo among its options to strengthen the attack line for the current season, making the player's future a focal point of attention for the media and analysts.

Turkish journalist Akram Konur pointed out on the "X" platform that Al Hilal is aware of the Brazilian club's interest in signing their striker, but the club refuses to let him go and is closing the door on any potential transfer.

Leonardo, 22 years old, is considered one of the key players for Al Hilal this season, having scored 12 goals in 18 matches across all competitions, highlighting his significant role in strengthening the team's attack.

His goal contributed to Al-Hilal's 2-0 victory over Damac in the 13th round of the Roshn Saudi League, keeping Al-Azraq at the top of the league standings with 32 points, one point ahead of Al-Nassr.

The commitment to retaining the player comes as part of Al Hilal's efforts to maintain stability in their attacking line, especially with the growing interest from European and South American clubs in the promising player, whose market value has reached 22 million euros.