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HIGH VALUES! PREMIER LEAGUE GIANT MAKES A BID FOR FLAMENGO JEWELS

Representatives of the player went to London this week and became aware of the numbers offered

13 Jul 2023 | 21:21 |

Flamengo is close to defining the situation of Matheus França, the most highly rated of the home silvers to leave the club still in this window. Chelsea and Crystal Palace made proposals to the 19-year-old's staff, and the club will hit the hammer in the next few days.

The representatives of France went to London this week and learned about the values that the Blues and Palace, whose owner is John Textor, intend to shell out. Flamengo stipulated the sale price at 25 million euros, which may include variables that reach that value.

The difference in relation to the business model is sports. If he signs for Chelsea, the attacking midfielder will be loaned to Strasbourg FC, the French club controlled by the Blues. França would repeat the path of Ângelo, sold by Santos. If sold to Crystal Palace, the youngster arrives to be taken advantage of and play.

The expectation is that the offer from the two English clubs will reach the level desired by Flamengo.

Vale remember that John Textor, majority partner of SAF do Botafogo, has been a fan of Matheus França for some time and had already considered making a proposal to take him to Lyon, another club he owns.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

HIGH VALUES! PREMIER LEAGUE GIANT MAKES A BID FOR FLAMENGO JEWELS