Bap takes over Flamengo with the mission of building the stadium and professionalizing football

Elected president of Flamengolast Monday (09), Luiz Eduardo Baptista , Bap, will lead the club between 2025 and 2027. The management transition begins this week, with the new board focused on gathering crucial information and planning the future of the club. club. The new president will face strategic challenges in several areas.

Own stadium: the greatest legacy in the game

The stadium construction project on the Gas meter site will be a priority. Estimated at R$2 billion, the project will include infrastructure, landscaping and urbanization works, in addition to the field and roof. The approval of the Flamengo Construction Potential Law, still pending in the City Council, will be essential to make the work.

The initial planning was presented by the Rodolfo Landim management, but the new administration will be able to review it. The stadium is scheduled to be completed in 2029, and Bap will have the mission of starting work while raising resources, such as naming rights.

Financial adjustments amid expansion

Bap takes over Flamengo amid growing net debt and the challenge of maintaining a balance between investments in football and stadium construction. The 2025 budget foresees €30 million (R$192.4 million) in player sales and €20 million (R$128.2 million) for signings. These numbers can be reviewed by the new management, which should prioritize financial sustainability while seeking to keep the club competitive.

Redesign of the football department

One ​​of Bap's main campaign commitments was the professionalization of football. The idea is to reduce the influence of amateur directors, replacing the traditional vice-president of football with a technical director who will have autonomy to manage the area, from grassroots to professional level. The Portuguese José Boto, ex-Benfica and currently at Osijek (Croatia), is the favoritename to take on the role.

Other changes include the possibility of restructuring the current management team, including a review of the work of executive director Bruno Spindel , and the implementation of a "code of conduct" for athletes, with clear rules on behavior and image.

Revision of the Statute

The reform of the Statute will be central to the proposed changes. Bap intends to reduce the mandatory vice presidencies for each area and increase administrative efficiency. The proposal must be presented to the Deliberative Council within the first 100 days of its administration.

Cast renewal

Flamengo will also face challenges in the squad. After saying goodbye to Gabigol, one of the greatest idols in the club's history, finding a replacement will be a priority in the transfer window. Furthermore, the future of David Luiz, whose contract ends at the end of this year, will need to be defined.

Focus on modernization and results

Bap takes over with the mission of keeping Flamengo at the top of South American football while implementing structural and financial changes. His decisions in the first months of his management will be crucial to consolidating his legacy and sustaining the club's growth.