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10 Dez 2024 | 16:50 |
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After being elected president of Flamengo, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, has already started organizing the transition for his management, which will lead the club for the next three years. One of the first actions was to schedule a meeting with Bruno Spindel, current executive director of football.
Transition meeting
According to information from 'Paparazzo Rubro-Negro', the meeting between Bap and Spindel is scheduled for next week. The two have already discussed important points of the transition even before the elections, but the objective now is to detail the planning for the new administration.
Bruno Spindel should remain temporarily
Spindel's stay at Flamengo, at least for a short period, is being considered. The executive director wants to ensure an efficient transition, but the final decision will rest with Bap. If he remains, Spindel must help the new team to adapt to the club's routine and processes.
Spidel arrived at Flamengo as Marketing manager under Eduardo Bandeira de Mello and also served as CEO of the club. In 2019, he was elevated to the position of executive director of football in a maneuver by Bap himself, at the time vice-president of External Relations, who aimed to have someone he trusted in the department, as he was the new elected president who led Bruno Spindel during EBM's first administration.
José Boto as main target
One of Bap's priorities is hiring José Boto for the position of executive director. Boto has experience in European football, having been responsible for Benfica's scouting department, where he worked alongside Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese director has already shown interest in playing in Brazilian football, reinforcing Bap's confidence in his ability to lead Flamengo's football sector.
Boto's history on Flamengo's radar
José Boto's name has already been associated with Flamengo previously, in 2022, when it emerged as an option to assist Marcos Braz. At the time, however, negotiations made no progress. Now, the scenario is more favorable, and Bap intends to make Boto the main person responsible for restructuring red-black football.
With the elections concluded and the transition underway, Flamengo enters a new administrative phase, aiming for strategic changes to maintain its leading position in Brazilian and international football.
The striker has already made his debut for Mengão this Thursday (31) in the defeat against Atlético-MG and will have a press conference in the afternoon
01 Ago 2025 | 10:51 |
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Announced last Tuesday (29) as Flamengo's third reinforcement in this transfer window, striker Samuel Lino will be officially presented to the press this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu. The press conference will take place before the squad's training session, around 2:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Flamengo TV, on YouTube .
Filipe Luís talks about Samuel Lino at Flamengo: "He's an unbalanced player"
Even before the formal presentation, the striker already debuted with the red-black shirt. He was called up by Filipe Luís in the second half of the match against Atlético-MG, last Thursday (31), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil . Despite the 1-0 defeat , the number 16 had a standout performance, being one of the most active names on the team in the second half.
Filipe Luís also emphasized the forward's potential impact in upcoming matches: "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," he added during the post-match press conference.
Samuel Lino signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Flamengo , valid until the end of 2029. To sign the striker from Atlético de Madrid (ESP), the club paid a fixed 22 million euros (approximately R$143.6 million) , with the possibility of an additional 2 million euros (approximately R$13 million) in bonuses for targets achieved.
With Lino already integrated into the squad and available to the coaching staff, Flamengo is preparing for its next match . On Sunday (03), the team visits Ceará, at Arena Castelão, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere.
The striker was Mengão's standout performer in the defeat to Atlético-MG and the coach sees the difference in the player compared to the rest of the squad.
01 Ago 2025 | 10:28 |
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Last Thursday (31), Flamengo was defeated by Atlético-MG by 1-0 , at Maracanã, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Despite the negative result, the match marked the promising debut of Samuel Lino , reinforcement coming from Atlético de Madrid (ESP). After the match, coach Filipe Luís praised the striker's performance and highlighted his importance to the squad.
Filipe Luís on Samuel Lino at Flamengo: "He's exactly the kind of player we needed"
"For me, there's no such thing as a guaranteed starter. No one is guaranteed a starting spot without showing performance on the field and dedication on a daily basis. But we all know Samuel's quality , the hierarchy he brings, and how decisive he is when he gets the ball. He's exactly the kind of player we needed for this position," the coach stated.
Filipe Luís also emphasized the forward's potential impact in upcoming matches: "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," he added during the post-match press conference.
Samuel Lino entered the field 13 minutes into the second half, replacing Matheus Gonçalves. He quickly became the team's standout player: he took four shots, created two clear chances, and completed three dribbles , demonstrating speed, attacking presence, and personality in his first game for the red-and-black team.
With no time for regrets, Flamengo is already preparing for the next round of the Brazilian Championship . The team faces Ceará this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), at Arena Castelão, in Fortaleza. The match is valid for the 18th round of the competition and will be broadcast live on Premiere.
The defender received a million-dollar offer from a German club, but assured that at the moment he is only focused on Mengão's next game.
01 Ago 2025 | 10:11 |
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Flamengo rejected a €15 million (around R$96 million) offer made by RB Leipzig, from Germany, for defender Léo Ortiz. The move took place this Thursday (31), the day that Rubro-Negro faced Atlético-MG in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil.
Flamengo's Léo Ortiz on proposal: "But my mind is completely focused on the game"
After the match at Maracanã, Ortiz spoke to the press in the mixed zone and discussed the interest from other clubs. Although pleased with the interest, the defender assured that he was focused on his current situation with Flamengo : " Of course, I'm happy when clubs of this size show interest . It shows that the work is being done well. But my mind is completely focused on the game, on the present, on what's happening day to day. With the string of matches we have, there's barely time to think about anything else," said the number 3.
The defender also emphasized that transfer matters are the responsibility of his staff, led by his sister and his agent. Léo Ortiz also reinforced his confidence in his team, but left the entire situation out of his hands.
"I'm fortunate to have a very competent team. My sister practically acts as my manager and, together with my agent, takes care of everything . Of course, when there's time, we talk and exchange ideas, but I trust them completely. They know what's best for my career," he added.
With a busy streak of games, Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira have formed Flamengo's starting defensive duo. When asked about the possibility of rest, Ortiz downplayed the possibility of being rested . Without Danilo, the duo has played every match.
"Filipe always consults with us, in addition to the data coming from the physical department, physiology, and medical team. I can speak for myself and Léo: we're in very good physical shape . If there's any kind of rest, it will be the coach's decision, based on information from the committee. But personally, I'm not thinking about that at the moment," he assured.
After the 1-0 defeat to Atlético-MG in the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), against Ceará , at Arena Castelão. The match is valid for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship and is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
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