The friendship between players who were teammates at the club was important in negotiating with the Argentine; check out behind the scenes
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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.
The teams play the first game of the quarterfinals at 7 p.m.
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Tite defined Flamengo and announced the 11 starters who will face Peñarol, this Thursday, at Maracanã, at 7pm. De la Cruz returns to the starting lineup in place of Léo Ortiz, and Alex Sandro and Plata were retained. The duel with the Uruguayans is the first between the teams in the quarter-finals of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores.
Follow the Red and Black lineup:Rossi, Varela, Fabrício Bruno, Léo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Pulgar, De la Cruz, Gerson and Arrascaeta; Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Alex Sandro and Plata, debutants in last Sunday's classic, remain in the team after having good performances in the draw against Vasco. Gabigol is now out of the relationship due to fibrosis in the posterior muscle of his right thigh. Flamengo, in a statement, reported that the athlete did not suffer any injury in the region. Check it out:
"The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that the athlete Gabriel Barbosa underwent tests that did not diagnose an injury to the posterior muscle of his right thigh. However, the Technical Committee opted for precaution and did not list him for the duel against Peñarol due to fibrosis in the region. Gabi is handed over to physiotherapists and physical trainers for the series of decisive games of the season."
Match starts at 7pm this Thursday
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Flamengo faces Peñarol (URU) in the first game of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals and, here, you can watch the broadcast, live, with 2h30 of pre-game, interviews, the team's arrival at Maracanã and everything more.
Follow the match live here:
The full-back made his debut for Mais Querido after 13 years in Europe
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Last Sunday, Alex Sandro experienced one of the most memorable moments of his career when he debuted at Flamengo, during an important classic. In a post on social media, the player expressed his gratitude to the fans and highlighted the special meaning of finally wearing the red and black shirt, something he always wanted.
Alex Sandro did not hide his emotion when describing the debut for the club as the realization of a long-time dream. The player, who has already played for other teams, had been waiting for the opportunity to join Flamengo's squad. For him, playing for the Rio team goes beyond sporting issues: it is an opportunity to connect with one of the most passionate fans in Brazil, something he valued in his message.
With a solid career so far, Alex Sandro was already used to big games and intense rivalries, but the weight of a classic for Flamengo brought a different emotion. The player highlighted, in his publication, that the support of the fans was essential, highlighting that fans are a crucial part of the team's success. The tone of the post, in addition to celebrating the moment, reflected the respect and importance he gives to the role of the fans in the team's performance.
Although Alex Sandro's debut was a personal milestone, the match in itself was also significant for Flamengo. The team faced one of its biggest rivals, and the player's presence brought new tactical possibilities to the team. During the 90 minutes, Alex Sandro showed ease, even though it was his first match in the Flamengo, signaling that it is ready to contribute to the team in future challenges.
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