ATTENTION, FLAMENGO! AGREEMENT WITH LÉO ORTIZ ALREADY HAS A REVISED DATE TO HAPPEN

Stade Rennais, a prominent French club in Ligue 1, once again shows interest in Fabrício Bruno, Flamengo defender . Under the command of former red-black coach Jorge Sampaoli, Rennes is preparing a new move to count on the defender, after having an initial proposal rejected in the last transfer window.

In the last transfer window, Rennes tried to sign Fabrício Bruno with an offer valued at 12 million euros. Flamengo, however, considered the value below expectations and chose to keep the defender in the squad. Now, with Sampaoli in charge of the French team, the Rennes board believes that the coach's knowledge of Brazilian football could be a differentiator.

FLAMENGO CAN MAKE NEW NEGOTIATION MODEL

Behind-the-scenes information indicates that Rennes intends to increase its initial offer, showing great interest in taking Fabrício Bruno to European football. Flamengo , in turn, has not yet officially taken a position on the possibility of sale, but the club's recent history shows that negotiations for high values ​​tend to be analyzed carefully, especially in moments of planning for the next season.

The possible departure of Fabrício Bruno would raise questions about Flamengo's defensive planning, considering the tight competition calendar and the importance of the defender in the team. Furthermore, the relationship between Flamengo and Jorge Sampaoli, marked by ups and downs, adds an element of curiosity to the negotiation. Rennes is banking on the coach's experience to convince both the player and the Brazilian club to close the deal.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TRADING 

The reopened European transfer window promises important moves, and Fabrício Bruno could be one of the protagonists of this phase. Rennes' interest reinforces the defender's prestige on the international stage, and Flamengo will have a crucial decision ahead of them: keep a key player in the squad or make room in the budget for possible reinforcements.

As the Super World Cup of Clubs, FIFA details the financial aspects of the tournament. Among the figures released is the significant amount of 600 million euros (around R$1.3 billion) that will be distributed among the participants. Flamengo, classified as the 2022 Libertadores champion, should receive 19 million euros (approximately R$114 million) just for participating.

The planned prize pool represents around 10% of the club's annual revenue < b>rubro-negro and serves as an incentive to consolidate the presence of the main teams in the tournament. For other Brazilian clubs, such as Fluminense, the amount is considered above expectations and reinforces the importance of the competition on the international stage.

GROUP DRAW IN DECEMBER

While the numbers are moving behind the scenes, FIFA has already set the date for the group draw: December 5th, in the United States. The clubs will be distributed into eight groups, with the division based on sporting and geographical criteria. Additional details about the organization and regulations will be announced before the start of the tournament, scheduled for June 2025.

FLAMENGO AND THE BRAZILIANS IN THE TOURNAMENT

In addition to Mais Querido, other Brazilian teams confirmed their presence at the World Cup. Fluminense, 2023 Libertadores champion, and Palmeiras, winner in 2021, are among the participants. The definition of the finalists for this year's edition of the Libertadores, Botafogo and Atlético-MG, could add more national representatives to the tournament.

O Flamengo seeks to repeat the historic performance of 1981, when they won the world title. With the support of the fans and an outstanding squad, the Rio club is preparing to face international challenges in the Club World Cup.

O Flamengo held another training session this Friday morning (22), in preparation for the club's next commitments. According to the images released on Rubro-Negro's official social networks, Carlinhos and De la Cruz normally participated in the activities alongside the rest of the cast. On the other hand, the absence of Luiz Araújo in the images caught the attention of fans.

The images released by Flamengo's communications department highlighted important moments of training, with players performing physical and tactical exercises at Ninho do Urubu. Carlinhos and De la Cruz, who recently faced periods of physical transition, appeared integrated into the group, demonstrating progress in recovery.

FLAMENGO HAS A RETURN OF PLAYERS

Luiz Araújo, however, was not seen in the shared photographs. The striker's absence raises questions about his physical or strategic situation, but the club has not issued any official statement in this regard. The athlete has been an important part of the team's rotation and his presence will be carefully evaluated in the coming days.

The athlete's training routine < b>Flamengo remains intense, aiming to keep the squad in ideal physical and technical conditions. Under the command of the coaching staff, players alternate tactical, physical and specific activities for different sectors of the field. The presence of Carlinhos and De la Cruz among the participants may indicate a return soon, which reinforces the options available to the coach.

SITUATION OF THE CAST AND THE RETURN OF THE PLAYERS

While the club does not clarify Luiz Araújo's situation, fans continue to closely follow the team's updates. Flamengo aims to maintain a high competitive level in upcoming matches, which requires a complete and well-prepared squad. Thus, each absence or return gains great relevance in the preparation for the decisive matches.