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Alex Sandro accepts offer and will be Flamengo's new reinforcement

Left back will have a contract until 2026 and should sign a contract this Monday

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Flamengo agreed this Sunday to sign left-back Alex Sandro. Directors Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel had meetings with the 33-year-old player on Sunday (25) in Portugal to finalize the agreement for the athlete. Mais Querido thus guarantees the second reinforcement in this transfer window. Michael, a striker who debuted by scoring a goal against Red Bull Bragantino, was the first. The information was first published by 'GE'.


Alex Sandro is in Portugal maintaining his physical shape. Since the end of his contract with Juventus, in Italy, the player has not yet signed with any club. Having already lived in the Portuguese country previously, when he played for Porto, he chose the southern region to maintain his preparation and reached an agreement to use Portimonense's facilities during this period.


Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel arrived in Portugal in last weekend. The directors had contact with the player on Saturday and Sunday, where they resolved the last issues regarding the contract that the player will sign. There are no bureaucratic impediments, the club is now preparing the announcement and official photos at the time of signing.


The full-back returns to Brazilian football after 13 years playing in European football. Libertadores Champion in 2011 with Santos, Alex Sandro was hired in the same year by Porto, from Portugal. With the Dragons, he stood out and was voted the best left-back in the Portuguese league for two consecutive years in 2012 and 2013. His good performances took him to Italian football, to play for Juventus.

In Italy, Alex Sandro He had the best seasons of his career. He was voted best left-back in the league in 2017 and 2018. He was champion of the Italian Championship five times, five times the Coppa Italia and won the Super Cup twice. He is the Brazilian who most often played for the 'Old Lady', appearing in 327 matches and managed to be regularly called up by Tite for the Brazilian team, where he was a starter with the current Flamengo coach in 80% of matches in who played.


Alex Sandro arrives at Flamengo amid an injury to Matías Viña, who is no longer expected to play for the red and black this season. Mais Querido only had Ayrton Lucas for the role and Léo Pereira had to play improvised on the left flank in some matches during the year.



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Flamengo closes millionaire shirt sponsorship with Chinese giant

The sponsorship will yield a fixed R$12 million to the red-black team

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The Deliberative Council of Flamengo voted and approved, this Tuesday, Shopee's new sponsorship. The Singaporean brand will print the sleeves of the shirts of the men's and women's football teams, as well as the basketball team. The sponsorship will yield R$ 12 million fixed to Flamengo. Payment will be made in three installments of R$4 million (February, April and July). There is still a variable value. That's 5% of sales in the Shopee affiliate program.


Thebrand will be on the sleeves of the game, training and warm-up shirt of the men's and women's football teams. In basketball, it is in front of the game, training and warm-up shorts. In terms of comparison, Kwai paid R$10 million for the same space in the 2024 season. The contract with Shopee will be until December 31, 2025.


On the back, Flamengo will not immediately fill the gap left by Mercado Livre. A test will be carried out with the FlaBet exhibition for a period of three months. The idea is to leverage the number of bets and earn more royalties, as you receive 1% of the gross value of bets.


Flamengo reaches four approved sponsorships in 2025

In addition to shopee, Rubro-Negro approved three sponsorships before. The brands involved are Texaco, ABC da Construção and In Drive. In total, Flamengo should receive more than R$20 million. Check the details of each brand:


Texaco: number of the men's first team shirts and a small shield on the training and warm-up shirts of the main team and the under-20 team. Two-year contract, R$4.2 million in the first and R$4.8 in the second, totaling R$9 million.

ABC of Construction: back part of both legs in the shorts of professional teams (men's and women's), men's under-20s and men's professional basketball. One-year contract, with R$5.5 million in cash and R$2 million in exchange (it is worth remembering that the club is building a mini-stadium in Ninho do Urubu), totaling R$7.5 million.

In Drive: microphone at press conferences for the men's team and on the back of the shirt for the women's team. One-year contract for around R$7 million.


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Out of Filipe Luis' plans! Striker could leave Flamengo for Europe

Striker is offered to the market, but Estoril and Rio Ave refuse proposal after internal evaluation by their scouts

The striker could leave Flamengo (Photo: Flamengo)
The striker could leave Flamengo (Photo: Flamengo)

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O Flamengo decided that the attacker Carlinhos will not be part of the plans of the squad led by Filipe Luís. After internal evaluation, the player was released to seek new opportunities in the transfer market. The athlete was offered to clubs in Europe, such as Estoril and Rio Ave, both from Portugal, but negotiations did not progress. According to information, the two clubs analyzed the player with the support of their scouting departments and decided not to close the deal.


FLAMENGO CONTINUES SEARCHING FOR INTERESTED PARTIES


Despite the first impasses, the CRF remains committed to finding a destination for Carlinhos. The club is in contact with other markets and is considering alternatives to negotiate the striker, whether through a permanent sale or loan. The decision not to include Carlinhos in the squad reflects a strategic change by Mais Querido, which seeks to optimize the group's formation and adjust the players' profile to the coach's plans.


CHALLENGES IN THE MARKET FOR THE PLAYER

The refusal of Portuguese clubs highlights the difficulties that some players face in finding new opportunities on the international market. In addition to technical quality, aspects such as age, injury history and tactical profile are taken into account by scouts. In the case of Carlinhos, Flamengocontinues to explore possibilities that are advantageous to both parties, respecting the planning outlined by the technical committee and the board.


With just a few weeks until the transfer window closes, Mengão intensifies efforts to provide closure to the attacker's situation. The club hopes to resolve the case quickly, allowing Carlinhos to be able to play regularly for another team. The case reflects the challenges faced by big clubs like Flamengo when managing extensive and competitive squads, where opportunities for some players end up being limited.



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Filipe Luís talks to Jorginho about possible arrival at Flamengo - says portal

The Rio club seeks to reinforce the squad with the Italian midfielder, who is leaving the arsenal

Jorginho in action for Arsenal, possible Flamengo reinforcement for 2025 (Photo: Reproduction / Flamengo)
Jorginho in action for Arsenal, possible Flamengo reinforcement for 2025 (Photo: Reproduction / Flamengo)

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O Flamengocontinues to pay attention to the international market to reinforce its squad in 2025. In the final stretch of his contract with Arsenal, midfielder Jorginho has aroused interest from Mais Querido. According to the English newspaper The Sun, Filipe Luís, current coach of the Rio club, had already spoken to the athlete about how he could be used in the team.


The Italian midfielder, known for his vision of the game and quality in his passes, is seen as a strategic piece for the style of play implemented by Filipe Luís. The coach's approach seeks to take advantage of the experience international player to strengthen the midfield sector. This movement reflects Flamengo's intention to maintain its competitiveness both on the national and international scene.


< b>A PROPOSAL ON THE TABLE


The CRF would have presented Jorginho with a three-year proposal, signaling confidence in their potential to contribute in the long term. However, for the transfer to happen, the player will need an early release from Arsenal, where his contract is nearing the end. If this comes to fruition, the Italian's arrival could mark an important chapter in Mengão's recent history.

IN SEARCH FOR SPACE 


 Jorginho has been at Arsenal since 2023, but has faced difficulties in guarantee a place among the incumbents. Despite this, his experience in top European clubs and the Italian national team make him one of the most valued names in the market. The possible signing of Jorginho is in line with the plans of Flamengoto bet on players who combine technical quality and international background. The midfielder would be another addition of weight, reinforcing the club's status as one of the main powers in South American football.

Negotiations now depend on an agreement between Arsenal and the player for immediate release. Meanwhile, the red and black fans remain attentive to the movements and eagerly await news. Optimism is great, given the club's history of recent successes in the market. If materialized, Jorginho's arrival at Flamengowill reinforce not only the cast, but also the the club's connection with big names in world football. This ambitious hiring policy has been one of the pillars of Mengão's success in recent years.


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