ATTENTION! FLAMENGO IS CLOSE TO FINALIZING PLAYER NEGOTIATION FOR THE 'ARAB WORLD'

The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.

The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.

During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term. 

Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.

Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.

Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.

In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.

The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement. 

In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.

In recent years, Flamengo has been a specialist in making large sales abroad, of athletes from the club's youth categories, Rubro-Negro is one of the Brazilian football teams, which most reveal good players and is under the eyes of European clubs, as well as others markets. This Tuesday (23), Mais Querido agreed to sell another jewel from the club's base, check it out.

Midfielder Khauan Schlickmann, just 18 years old, was sold by Flamengo, to Al- Ain, from the United Arab Emirates, the player had a contract with Mais Querido until the end of this year, which will also have a percentage of the athlete, in case of a future sale.

Despite being signed to play for the first team, the midfielder will play for sub-21 and sub-23 for adaptation. The player had not been used by Flamengo, as the team had been negotiating the athlete's departure, which had been dragging on for a few months.

In a conversation with 'GE' the player is not afraid of going to a center that there isn't as much of a spotlight:

“Today, football is globalized and it doesn't have that anymore. If you perform at a high level, you will always be on the radar of world clubs. I'm going to the biggest club in the United Arab Emirates and I couldn't miss this opportunity.”

Flamengo only has high-ranking athletes. Training on the field, Filipe Luís was very intelligent; Everton Ribeiro, quiet, but with a different technical quality. Arrascaeta is very intelligent, and David Luiz is a leader on the field, very professional and nice to everyone, he always gave me advice.

Both Flamengo and Al-Ain could face each other in next year's Club World Cup and midfielder Khauan Schlickmann could reunite with his former club in 2025 The teams are among the 28 teams already confirmed in the competition, which will be held between June and July.