OPEN YOUR EYES, FLAMENGO! REAL MADRID WILL SEND SCOUTS TO OBSERVE LORRAN, JEWEL OF THE CLUB

Bruno Henrique, striker for Flamengo, was punished with just one game suspension and a fine of R$8,000 after his expulsion in the match against Milionários in the group stage of the Libertadores. The decision was taken by the Conmebol Disciplinary Committee, which evaluated the incident and determined the punishment for the player.

Bruno Henrique's expulsion occurred in the 40th minute of the second half, after a serious foul committed by the player, the which generated the immediate intervention of the referee, who showed him a straight red card. The infraction caused great repercussion among fans and the sports media, raising debates about discipline on the field and the consequences of the players' actions.

With the punishment defined, Bruno Henrique will be absent from the first game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores final, where Flamengo will face Bolivar. The striker's absence is a significant blow for the team, which considers Bruno Henrique a key player in its offensive scheme. Flamengo will now have to adjust its formation for the important match, looking for alternatives to make up for the player's absence.

A SOUND OF ALERT

The coach of Flamengo< /a>, Tite, has already started studying the options available to fill the gap left by Bruno Henrique. Alternatives include the possibility of promoting a young talent from the base or repositioning an experienced player to fill the vacancy. Expectations are high regarding the strategy that will be adopted to maintain the team's competitiveness in the continental competition.

Meanwhile, Bruno Henrique is serving his suspension and working to be in full physical and mental shape for the upcoming challenges . The R$8,000 fine, although significant, is not the main focus of concern for the player, who is more interested in contributing to Flamengo's success in the Libertadores and other competitions the team competes in.

Corinthians officially signed goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Flamengo,on loan until the end of this year. Timão will pay 100% of the athlete's salaries during this period and the agreement includes a purchase option at the end of the loan.

The contract signed between the two clubs also provides for a specific clause in the event of a proposed sale by Flamengo during the loan period. If the Rio club receives an offer and chooses to negotiate Hugo Souza, Corinthians undertakes to release the player and, in return, will receive a showcase fee of 10% of the sale value.

FLAMENGO RELEASES BASE PROMISE 

Hugo Souza, who had good performances and stood out in Flamengo's youth categories, thus gains the opportunity to show his talent in one of the biggest clubs in the country. The goalkeeper arrives at Corinthians at a crucial moment, when the team seeks to strengthen its squad for the national and international competitions it competes in this year.

This move by Corinthians highlights the club's strategy of seeking strong reinforcements for specific positions, aiming to improve performance on the field. Furthermore, the possibility of acquiring Hugo Souza permanently, if the athlete stands out, shows the long-term planning of the São Paulo club. The young goalkeeper, who has already played for the Brazilian youth teams, has great expectations from the black and white fans. They hope that Hugo Souza will bring security to the Corinthians goal and contribute to the team's good results.

In a strategic and ambitious move, Flamengo held last Monday (24) the first post-expropriation meeting of the Gasometer land. According to information from the newspaper O Globo, the club decided to make a cash payment in an auction that should take place by the end of July.

The land, valued between R$146 and R$176 million, will be partially paid for with resources coming from apartments that the club owns in Morro da Viúva, which are estimated at R$114 million. The remaining amount will come directly from the club's coffers, guaranteeing the bank transfer necessary for the acquisition.

FLAMENGO AND ITS ACQUISITION MODEL 

Before this definition, Flamengo and Rio de Janeiro City Hall were negotiating the possibility of transfer of Gávea's construction potential as an alternative way of financing the purchase of land. However, this option has been dropped for this specific operation. The final investment decision is still pending approval by the club's Deliberative Council.

Flamengo's finances present a positive and stable scenario. The club ended 2023 with a cash balance of R$234.4 million. Furthermore, Flamengo has R$38.6 million to receive and expects an amount of R$123.4 million to come from player sales throughout 2024, totaling a significant amount of R$396.4 million.