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Flamengo is closely monitoring the situation of Facundo Colidio , a 25-year-old Argentine forward who plays for River Plate. The club is considering making a formal offer for the player, who is considered a strategic alternative for the offensive sector. Colidio's contract runs until December and is negotiating a renewal until 2031, but Rubro-Negro believes it can convince him to change his ways and close a deal for less than the 30 million euro fine (around R$190 million).

Flamengo's board of directors is paying close attention to the South American scenario and sees Colidio as a market opportunity . The striker, who prefers to play as a center forward but can also play on the wings or as a second striker, is popular due to his versatility and age. The Rubro-Negro's interest was revealed by the ge portal, and gained momentum behind the scenes at Gávea with the progress of River Plate's negotiations to renew the player's contract.

A STRIKER IN THE SIGHTS OF THE MOST LOVED ONE

This season, Facundo Colidio has played 25 matches, starting 23 of them. He scored seven goals and provided one assist. One of the goals was scored in the victory over Urawa Reds, in the FIFA Club World Cup. Since joining River in 2023, Colidio has played 92 matches, scored 25 goals and provided 7 assists, maintaining a regular average and a constant presence among the starters.

COLLISION INTERESTS FLAMENGO

A product of the Boca Juniors youth system, Colidio was sold early on to Inter Milan, where he never made his debut for the first team. The forward spent two seasons at St. Truiden in Belgium. He then returned to Argentina, where he played for Tigre before signing for River Plate.

Colidio's contract with River ends in December 2025, and an extension until 2031 is under negotiation. The fine is set at 30 million euros (R$ 190 million), but Flamengo does not intend to reach that amount. Internally, there is optimism about the possibility of an agreement for a lower amount. Flamengo intends to use as an argument the imminent renewal and the still undefined terms, in addition to Colidio's desire to play outside Argentina again.

Wallace Yan's goal against Chelsea in the Club World Cup semi-final was just the trigger. The Flamengo youngster, trained at the youth level by Filipe Luís, is starting to attract international attention, with Wolverhampton from England among those interested . His decisive performance, however, is just a detail in a much more complete package.

A HIGH MOMENT FOR THE ATTACKER

According to tactical analyst Raphael Rabello, from the Falando de Tática channel, European clubs see Wallace as having ideal characteristics for the high-level football played on the Old Continent. The striker, who plays in all four offensive positions, demonstrates intelligent movement, technical ability and, most importantly, an eye-catching game without the ball.

A TECHNICAL PLAYER LIKE WALLACE YAN

The move that ended in the goal against Chelsea highlighted Wallace's coolness and personality, but the data and analysis show that his reading of the game is the big difference. In European football, where time and space are scarce , players who play with few touches and make quick decisions are increasingly valuable, and Wallace fits that profile.

One of the points highlighted by the analyst is the youngster's behavior without the ball. While many players are known only for their offensive actions, Wallace gives his all in the recovery and shows tactical awareness in defensive moments.

This behavior is a direct result of the work developed in Flamengo 's youth teams, with coaches like Filipe Luís, who value well-rounded players with an understanding of the game. In addition to his defensive intensity, Wallace also stands out in offensive movement. He attacks spaces, offers passing lines and provides dynamics that help the team gain ground and break down compact defenses.

Flamengo returned to the spotlight behind the scenes this Wednesday (2), after the release of alleged conversations between a member of the board and journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira about the possible sale of striker Pedro . The repercussion caused discomfort in the red-black leadership , which promptly issued an official statement denying any intention of negotiating the number 9.

However, even with Pedro out of the plans to leave, the club has a player considered available on the market. According to Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, right-back Wesley is currently the only starter with a real chance of being sold. The young athlete is being targeted by European clubs and could be sold for more than 30 million euros (around R$190 million), according to GE's investigation.

ROMA IS ONE OF THE INTERESTED CLUBS

Wesley's name has been attracting interest from various European football centers. Teams from England, Spain and, mainly, Italy are monitoring the player's situation. Roma are the ones with the most advanced negotiations and are considering making an offer in the region of 25 million euros (approximately R$157 million) . If completed, this could be the second major transfer for the Rubro-Negro in this window, after Gerson's departure to Zenit, in Russia.

The impasse involving Pedro began in the early hours of Wednesday, when screenshots of conversations with internal sources at the club circulated on social media. According to the images , Flamengo would be willing to accept an offer for the striker in the next window. The repercussion of the content was immediate, and journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira published the messages on his profile, reinforcing that the board would be open to selling the number 9 — which was officially denied hours later by the club.

FLAMENGO PREPARES FOR THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Off the field, the board is trying to contain the noise generated behind the scenes. On the field, the team remains focused on preparing for the match against São Paulo, scheduled for July 12th, at 4:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the Brazilian Championship. The expectation is for a full house to support the Mais Querido in another decisive round of the competition.