 For around €3million, Flamengo sealed a permanent deal with Bruno in 2008, with the player stating his desire to be with the "rubro-negro" for the foreseeable future.Bruno scored his first professional goal on 23 April 2008, from a free kick, which led the way for a crucial 2–0 victory over Coronel Bolognesi in the Copa Libertadores.Bruno scored his second goal on 23 October 2008, in a penalty kick against Coritiba.