Until 2029! Flamengo moves forward with renewal with team medalist

Right-back Wesley ended his career at Flamengo after 136 appearances, four goals, and six assists, leaving the club with "a full heart." In an interview with GOAT, the player spoke about the mix of happiness and sadness upon accepting the transfer to Roma , fulfilling his dream of playing in Europe.

" I said I wouldn't be sad. But that day, it felt like I was saying goodbye, and part of me was. A horrible feeling, of sadness. I called my wife... ", the athlete revealed.

The player acknowledged that his departure was also due to a turbulent time at Flamengo , but highlighted that the experience at Gávea was essential for his growth as an athlete and as a person .

TRANSFER TO ROME

Roma invested €25 million (R$161.4 million at the time) plus €5 million (R$32.2 million) in targets to secure Wesley. Despite having played in only two matches for the Italian club so far, the full-back has already demonstrated his attacking ability, scoring a goal while playing in defense.

AND FLAMENGO?

Flamengo returned to training last Friday afternoon (5), at Ninho do Urubu, after receiving four days off, and began preparing for the rest of the season. Rubro-Negro returns to the field on September 14 to face Juventude , at 4 pm, at Alfredo Jaconi, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.

Flamengo's board believes the impact of the deal with Betano has changed the club's market position. Therefore, the board has opened negotiations to update the amounts received from Adidas , its sports equipment supplier since 2013.

The contract was recently renewed and runs until 2029. Currently, it guarantees Flamengo a minimum salary of R$44 million per season, paid in three annual installments. With performance targets and bonuses, revenue could approach R$90 million per year , with a projected average of around R$70 million. These figures are expected to be revised to reflect the club's growth.

AGREEMENT DETAILS

At the start of the season, Flamengo signed the largest master sponsorship deal in Brazilian football history with Betano. The fixed value is R$268.5 million annually, with potential increases to nearly R$1 billion when bonuses for performance, sales, and engagement are factored in.

The package includes contributions on different fronts:

Football: R$220 million fixed per year

Olympic sports: R$12 million

Properties such as LEDs and VIP boxes: R$ 10 million

Flamengo TV: R$10 million

Retail: R$10 million fixed, plus participation in the sale of uniforms and new customer registrations.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

While taking care of commercial issues, the team led by Filipe Luís focuses on the Brasileirão. The next commitment will be this Sunday (14), at 4 pm, against Juventude , at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium, for the 23rd round of the competition.

Flamengo is enjoying its last free week before returning to the field for the Brazilian Championship, after the FIFA Date break. The Mais Querido's next commitment will be this Sunday (14), at 4 pm , against Juventude, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium.

While the main team prepares, the fans' attention is focused on the players who have been called up by their national teams and are currently on international duty. Among the names are Varela, Arrascaeta , Matías Viña, Carrascal, Plata, and Samuel Lino.

SAMUEL LINO TRAINS AMONG THE HEADQUARTERS

One of the big news on this FIFA Date is Samuel Lino, who could get his first chance as a starter for the Brazilian National Team . In the victory against Chile, last Thursday (4), the striker did not leave the bench.

However, everything indicates that the situation should change in the final round of the Qualifiers. According to information from journalist Venê Casagrande, Lino trained among the starters and should start playing against Bolivia, this Tuesday (9), at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), in El Alto.

ANCELOTTI PLANS TO ROTATE THE CAST

Coach Carlo Ancelotti intends to use the match against Bolivia as an opportunity to explore new names in the Brazilian squad. Among the players who will have a place is Samuel Lino , who is looking to secure his place in the next call-ups.

According to the GE portal, the probable lineup for the Brazilian National Team is: Alisson; Wesley, Fabrício Bruno, Alexsandro and Caio Henrique; Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimarães and Lucas Paquetá; Luiz Henrique, Samuel Lino and Richarlison.