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Palmeiras has intensified negotiations to sign Andreas Pereira , currently at Fulham and with a notable stint at Flamengo. The move follows Richard Ríos' transfer to Benfica , opening up space in Abel Ferreira's squad.

According to the investigation, the club's board is willing to invest €15 million (approximately R$95 million) , a figure that includes fixed and variable amounts. The offer is significantly lower than the one presented in the first window, when the club signaled €25 million (R$158 million), but is considered adequate given the player's contractual situation.

VALUES NEGOTIATED BY PALMEIRAS

Despite progress in negotiations, there is still no formal offer to Fulham . Even so, Palmeiras officials are confident that the deal can be completed. This optimism is reinforced by the fact that Andreas has already expressed interest in returning to Brazil and playing under Abel Ferreira.

EX-FLAMENGO REMAINS LINKED TO FULHAM

On the Gávea side, the market movement involving Andreas Pereira has not gone unnoticed. Flamengo fans are watching with anticipation, noting that the player has publicly declared his admiration for Flamengo and that, should he return to Brazilian football, his preference would be to wear the Sacred Mantle again.

However, Flamengo's board has shown no interest in bringing the player back this transfer window. The assessment is that Filipe Luís 's squad is well-equipped for the midfielder's position, making a potential move unfeasible.

Captain Iago played a decisive role in Flamengo's U-20 World Cup victory this Saturday (23), at Maracanã. The defender scored the equalizer in the last minute against Barcelona , a result that took the decision to penalties, where Mengão won 6-5.

After the match, the defender revealed the emotion of the moment and the behind-the-scenes story of the decisive play: "As I said yesterday, the important thing was to be champions. We were going to leave here with the victory. God honored me with this moment, scoring the equalizer so we could go to penalties. Thank God we managed to come out with the victory on penalties. I also congratulate Léo for the saves there. And now I think it's time to celebrate, because we really deserve it," he declared.

DEFENDER HIGHLIGHTS RESILIENCE

The number 3 commented on the team's attitude in the face of the difficulties imposed by the opponent and explained how they managed to score in the decisive move: "Barcelona is a team that really likes possession. We knew it was going to be a difficult game, we kept our heads in place there ", he said before concluding.

"But we were resilient, we knew how to suffer at the right moment. God wanted to put me there in the box at that moment, I told João (Victor) that I would go into the box with him . Daniel managed to hit a beautiful pass and I made a great header to tie the game", concluded Iago.

DEFENSIVE STANDOUT AND LEADERSHIP ON THE FIELD

A starter throughout the final, Iago was a key player in defense alongside João Victor. In addition to his solid defensive performance, the defender also shone in the penalty shootout , taking his penalty with skill, chipping it past the Spanish goalkeeper.

At just 18 years old, Léo Nannetti took center stage in the U-20 World Cup final at the Maracanã Stadium. The Flamengo goalkeeper was instrumental in the 2-2 draw in regulation time and shone in the penalty shootout , saving two shots in the 6-5 victory over Barcelona. The goalkeeper's impeccable performance cemented Mengão's title, securing their second title in the intercontinental youth competition.

Before the ball rolled, Léo Nannetti said he received a special message from Agustín Rossi, the starting goalkeeper for the professional squad. The encouragement served as fuel for a great performance: " Rossi sent me a message before the game to reassure me. I was able to put into practice what he and the goalkeeping coach, André, had said. We did a very detailed study and, thank God, I was able to be decisive," he said.

YOUNG DEFENDER CELEBRATES ACHIEVEMENT

Emotional after the match, Nannetti highlighted the importance of the moment he experienced and the trajectory he built at the club: "It's wonderful to win this title so young alongside my brothers. I've been at Flamengo since 2016. Winning a World Cup with them is unforgettable," he declared.

With solid performances, the goalkeeper confirms his status as a promising young player. He has made 17 official appearances in 2025 and has established himself as one of the most promising players of the 2007 generation.

NEXT CHALLENGE FOR THE MAIN CAST

While the young goalkeeper celebrates, the professional team prepares to face Vitória this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã. More than 35 thousand tickets have already been sold, and the expectation is that the audience will exceed 50 thousand fans.