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29 Ago 2024 | 07:35 |
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This week, Flamengo announced the signing of two players for its professional squad, the left back Alex Sandro and the midfielder Carlos Alcaraz. And despite not having yet entered the field, the 33-year-old defender has already made his contribution to the red and black team by calling the young Argentine when Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel were at his house when signing his contract. The information is from the ‘GE’ portal.
Alex Sandro and Carlos Alcaraz were clubmates for a short period of time at Juventus, in Italy. The two were champions of the Coppa Italia in 2023/24, the Brazilian even scored a goal in the final, and they have a good relationship after the short months of coexistence. The proximity made the full-back get in touch with the midfielder after signing his contract.
The Argentine was excited about the possibility of being Alex Sandro's teammate again, he revealed in the video call held last Monday -feira (26), who did have the desire to play for Mais Querido and who wanted to be champion again alongside the Brazilian full-back. This was the green light for Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel to head to London.
In the English capital, the red and black directors followed Carlos Alcaraz's medical examinations and took the contract so that 'Charly', as he is called, sign with Flamengo until 2029. Negotiations with Southampton, the club that owned the Argentine's economic rights, were not easy.
Flamengo already had an agreement with the English club for 18 million euros (R$111 million) for the signing, but Southampton went back and asked the red and black club to include a young player, Victor Hugo , or increase the proposal to 25 million (R$ 154 million). Mengão initially denied both possibilities, but changed its stance and agreed to lend the young midfielder on loan with a purchase option set at 8 million euros for 80% of the economic rights or 6 million for 60%.
With the rough edges cut, Carlos Alcaraz had a free path to sign his contract and was announced by the club with a joke in allusion to its most famous namesake, the tennis player who is currently third in the world rankings, current Wimbledon champion and silver medalist in men's singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After a turbulent start, the Mais Querido director reduces public exposure, improves the internal environment and conducts strategic negotiations to strengthen the squad.
13 Set 2025 | 15:29 |
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After a turbulent start to the season, Boto decided to reduce external communication and focus on internal results. The Flamengo director, who initially spoke openly to the press, both after matches and through digital channels, decided to change his stance after successive leaks of important information .
At the request of president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) after a long meeting, Boto stopped any direct contact with major media outlets , starting to work more privately behind the scenes at the club.
The change in approach was accompanied by results . After a positive transfer window, in which he sought to fulfill coach Filipe Luís's main requests, the manager also managed to calm internal friction. Players like Arrascaeta , De La Cruz, and Pedro, who previously had a distant relationship with Boto, now have a more fluid and relaxed dialogue.
Currently, Boto continues working on specific renewals, such as those of Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta. He also participated in sales negotiations for promising young players from the youth academy , such as Matheus Gonçalves and Lorran, reinforcing the strategic and quiet approach of his management.
While the board moves behind the scenes, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the next matches of the 2025 season. In the 23rd round of the Brasileirão Betano Série A, the Rio de Janeiro team faces Juventude this Sunday (14), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium . Soon after, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores, on the 18th.
With key players out due to injury, suspension and punishment, coach Filipe Luís needs to reorganize the Mais Querido team for this Sunday's duel (14)
13 Set 2025 | 14:59 |
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Flamengo will have significant absences for the match against Juventude this Sunday (14) , at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. The duel is valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship and will be another test for coach Filipe Luís given the problems in the squad.
The coach announced the squad for the match , but he will be without some key players. Jorginho, still with muscle discomfort, and Varela , who is undergoing treatment for pubalgia, are out.
Léo Ortiz is serving an automatic suspension for accumulating yellow cards, while Bruno Henrique begins serving the punishment imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). Alex Sandro is also still treating a calf injury, and Erick Pulgar is still recovering from surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha and Rossi
Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, João Victor, Léo Pereira
Fullbacks: Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal
Midfielders: Allan, Carrascal, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo and Saúl
Attackers: Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan
Despite the absences, the red-black team seeks to maintain the rhythm and guarantee three more points in the Brazilian Championship . Next, Mengão faces Estudiantes in the Libertadores on the (18).
Coach Filipe Luís defines Mengão's squad for this Sunday's duel (14) in Caxias do Sul for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship
13 Set 2025 | 13:48 |
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Flamengo is ready for another commitment for the 2025 season. On the afternoon of this Saturday (13), the Mais Querido delegation embarks for Caxias do Sul, where they will face Juventude on Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship.
For this Sunday's game, coach Filipe Luís will be without some big names. Jorginho and Varela are still recovering from muscle problems and will be out, as will Léo Ortiz, who is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.
Bruno Henrique is also out, beginning to serve a suspension imposed by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD). Alex Sandro is still treating a calf injury, while Erick Pulgar is on his recovery schedule after surgery on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot.
Goalkeepers: Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha and Rossi
Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, João Victor, Léo Pereira
Fullbacks: Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal
Midfielders: Allan, Carrascal, Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo and Saúl
Attackers: Everton Cebolinha, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino and Wallace Yan
The duel between Flamengo and Juventude is scheduled for this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul. The match is valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship and will be another opportunity for the team led by Filipe Luís to maintain the pace in the competition.
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