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Former player highlights Flamengo above Palmeiras in the dispute for the Brazilian Championship
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According to Mauro Cezar, in search of reinforcements to maintain the high level of competitiveness, Flamengo has a defined target in the Brazilian market: a versatile midfielder who can occupy the position of second midfielder. The search for this player gained prominence due to the expected absence of Gerson, a key player in the red and black tactical scheme, who will face a period of absence from the field estimated at three months.
The signing of a new midfielder has become a priority for Flamengo's technical committee, which seeks to maintain the team's consistency and performance in the face of the season's challenges. With Gerson's departure, it is necessary to find a player who has similar characteristics and who quickly fits into the playing style implemented by the coach.
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According to information gathered behind the scenes at the club, the Flamengo board has already started negotiations with some possible candidates to fill the vacancy left by Gerson. The search focuses on players who are in good physical and technical shape, as well as having experience in high-level games, both in national and international competitions.
Flamengo is aware of the importance of having a strong squad strong and well-balanced to achieve your goals for the season. Gerson's absence represents a challenge, but it also opens up space for new talents to emerge and stand out in the Brazilian football scene.
The search for a midfielder in the national market is a strategy adopted by < a href="https://gazetadourubu.com/noticia/flamengo-na-argentina-clube-proucura-estreitar-lacos-e-ampliar-a-marca-do-clube" target="_blank">Flamengo aiming to optimize resources and ensure the new player’s quick adaptation to the club’s environment. The board has worked discreetly, but determinedly, to ensure that the hiring meets the technical and tactical needs of the team.
The former coach of Mais Querido highlighted the strengths of the red-black squad and the reasons why they did not beat Mengo
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Rogério Ceni renewed his contract with Bahia at the end of last month . Thus, the question that remains is whether the coach will continue to lose to Flamengo, since out of sixteen games, he has accumulated 16 defeats. In an interview, the former commander of Mais Querido spoke out about the 'freguesia' in the clashes with Mengo.
Rogério Ceni talks about being a regular for Flamengo: "Flamengo loses very few games, if you analyze it."
He continued: "Unfortunately, I became a coach at a time when Flamengo had its best team since the 1980s, when it had Zico, Adílio, Andrade, Tita, Nunes... Filipe Luís played 50 games and had only three or four defeats. In other words, the percentage of the last 50 games, maybe 8% of the teams managed to win against Flamengo. So it's difficult for everyone," said Rogério Ceni , in an interview with GE before adding:
Soon after, Rogério Ceni highlighted that his team needs to strengthen itself in order to beat Flamengo . He also highlights that mental play is also needed to overcome the Mais Querido in competitions.
"I think we need to grow as a team, and we've already had the opportunity to win, we were very close to winning, we played games against Flamengo throughout last year and were superior. We played a game here at Fonte Nova where Flamengo had a shot on goal and won 1-0 against us. And we had great chances to score," added Ceni.
"The game is very mental, you have to try to have the mental strength so that when you have the opportunity, you score. Unfortunately, that didn't happen against Flamengo. It's annoying, it's annoying, of course it's annoying. And we hope that, despite Flamengo having a great team again this year, having invested a lot in signings, that we can have the opportunity to win this year," concluded the former goalkeeper.
Rogério Ceni has a 100% loss record against Flamengo between 2017 and 2025. The coach faced the team defending São Paulo, Fortaleza, Cruzeiro and Bahia. Thus, the coach has already suffered setbacks against the Rubro-Negro in the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Brasileiro.
Mengão's football director is considering the possibility of leaving the club, but may have to pay a million-dollar fee
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With just over six months in office, José Boto is experiencing his most turbulent moment as Flamengo's executive director of football . Chosen by Bap to lead the club's main department, the Portuguese director is facing internal questions, friction with players and employees, and is already showing dissatisfaction with the environment at Gávea . Despite still having the support of the president, the executive's future is uncertain — and his eventual departure would involve a termination fee.
According to the 'GE' portal, Boto's contract provides for a fine of approximately R$2 million if the contract is terminated now, regardless of which party takes the initiative. The agreement follows a similar model to that of athletes, with two types of contract: one labor and one image rights.
In the latter, there is a clause that guarantees Flamengo a 30% increase in the amount of the fine, if José Boto does not communicate his intention to leave at least 30 days in advance . The provision is similar to the one that underpins the club's legal strategy in the Gerson case, in which Flamengo considers the transfer to Zenit (RUS) to be an early unilateral termination.
Despite the good results on the field in the first half of the year, there is discomfort behind the scenes with the way Boto is acting . The football director has faced resistance from managers, athletes and members of the coaching staff, who criticize his day-to-day behavior. The most recent episode was the negotiation with striker Mikey Johnston , which was agreed with the club, but the signing was directly vetoed by Bap. The presidential interference highlighted the moment of wear and tear on the director.
On Boto's side, there is also frustration with the current situation. People close to the Portuguese admit that he is not happy with the internal environment , but consider an immediate departure unlikely, especially just a few days before the official opening of the transfer window.
Striker who is at Spartak Moscow, Russia, is of interest to Mengão and an important part of the athlete's life could influence his departure
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A target for Flamengo in this transfer window , striker Esequiel Barco is going through a delicate situation off the field. According to agent Timur Gurtskaya, the Spartak Moscow (RUS) player is facing family pressure to leave the country. The Argentine's wife has reportedly threatened to file for divorce if he stays in Russia for another season — and, according to reports, has also considered preventing him from seeing their son.
At 26, Barco has experience in different markets. Revealed by Independiente (ARG), where he was champion of the Copa Sudamericana against Flamengo , he passed through Atlanta United (USA) and River Plate (ARG) before transferring to Spartak in 2024.
Even amid a tense political scenario in the country, the Argentine had an outstanding performance in his first season in Russia: 36 matches, 14 goals and 9 assists . However, the context of instability has led several South American athletes to consider leaving Russian football — and Barco could be the next.
With an eye on strengthening the offensive sector, Flamengo is closely monitoring the situation of Esequiel Barco. However, the Argentine is considered an alternative to the club's main target : Jorge Carrascal, from Dynamo Moscow (RUS), who was close to becoming a reinforcement for Mais Querido.
Negotiations with Dynamo are currently at a standstill, which makes Barco's possible departure from Spartak a scenario that should be carefully explored by the red-black football department . The athlete should finally return to Russia after an extended vacation period due to negotiations with Mengão.