Brazil U20 International Henrique Menke Joins Como 1907 on Loan from Internacional

Como 1907 is pleased to announce the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Henrique Lopes Menke on loan from SC Internacional (Porto Alegre), with an option to buy.

A goalkeeper known for his positioning, composure, and reliability under pressure, Menke is widely regarded as one of the most promising young shot-stoppers in South America. He has progressed through Internacional’s youth academy, featuring as a regular starter across both their U17 and U20 squads. Last season, he made 17 appearances with the U20 side.

Menke is a regular call-up for Brazil’s U20 national team and was part of the squad that lifted the South American U20 Championship title—an achievement that underlines his experience and pedigree at international level.

His arrival reflects Como 1907’s continued investment in elite youth recruitment and international development. Henrique has joined the first team for pre-season training in Marbella, though he will be registered with the Primavera squad for the 2025/26 campaign.

Osian Roberts, Head of Development at Como 1907, commented:
“Our recruitment team and Davide Facchin have been doing excellent work identifying the next generation of young talents both domestically in Italy and abroad. We identified our need to recruit a high-potential young goalkeeper, and we are delighted to bring Henrique to Como 1907. He has already had international experience with his national team of Brazil. Henrique’s profile was important to us—a goalkeeper who is strong with both his hands and his feet, and of international level. He has started pre-season very well, so let’s see what he can achieve.”

Henrique Menke added:
“This is a very important step for me, both in my life and in my career. It’s a big change, as I’m leaving not only my country but also my continent, but I’m very happy and excited about it. Before I arrived, I messaged Fellipe to ask what it was like here, and he had only positive things to say. He helped me a lot when I arrived, and I really appreciated his support. Here at Como, there’s an excellent project: a growing team that plays good football and has a strong reputation both in Europe and in Brazil. It’s a club that’s constantly evolving, and I hope we can achieve even more together.”