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Pedro Case: Flamengo may receive player as a bargaining chip from Zenit

Amid the internal crisis involving the striker, the club appears interested in signing the number 9 and may offer the midfielder in negotiations

Flamengo has more important material and models, Pedro can be part of a negotiation model with Zenit, Wendel can be included (Flamengo)

Pedro's situation at Flamengo gained another decisive chapter this week. After a series of strong statements from Filipe Luís about the player's behavior, the center forward had a meeting with his teammates last Monday (14), in an attempt to reposition himself internally. According to the Globo Esporte portal, the striker admitted that he had been training below ideal levels and understood the coaching staff's decision to leave him out of the match against São Paulo.

SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS IN THE MOST LOVED ONE

Despite this , Pedro did not formally apologize , but he expressed discomfort with the coach's public statements. While the internal atmosphere at Ninho do Urubu is tense, Zenit, from Russia, is monitoring the situation closely and wants to seize the opportunity to move forward with a signing attempt. The Russian club sees Pedro as a chance to sign a high-level center forward and is willing to put together a proposal with an added bonus: defensive midfielder Wendel, according to BolaVip Brasil.

The idea is to offer the midfielder as part of the deal, a compromise that could please the Flamengo board, especially given that the player has recently been approached by Brazilian clubs. Wendel's name is appealing to Flamengo's leadership. Revealed by Fluminense, the 26-year-old midfielder has played for Sporting in Portugal and Zenit, where he established himself as a starter. The potential move to Brazil reopens talks that, a few months ago, nearly resulted in a deal with Botafogo.

A RESTRUCTURING OF THE FLAMENGO SQUAD

At the time, Wendel had signed a pre-contract with the Rio de Janeiro club, but the deal stalled due to geopolitical issues, as Flamengo's owner, John Textor, is American, and Russia is facing economic constraints due to the conflict with Ukraine. Internally, Flamengo is trying to navigate the crisis and maintain its promise of the athlete's recovery.

Publicly, the board claims it counts on Pedro and that he will continue to be an important part of the squad. However, behind the scenes, the club is willing to listen to offers as long as the amounts are deemed satisfactory. The potential exchange involving Wendel could open the door for negotiations to move forward. Zenit, for its part, maintains a direct line of communication with football director José Boto, with whom it recently negotiated Gerson.

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Flamengo presents new director of the youth academy who projects: "the rule is to have Neymars"

Portuguese takes over leadership of the youth teams and announces structural changes focused on results and technical identity

Alfredo Almeida is introduced as the new director of Flamengo's youth academy and advocates for the revival of creativity in the development of athletes - photo: reproduction

On Monday morning (14), Flamengo officially announced the arrival of Alfredo Almeida as the new director of the youth teams. The Portuguese, who worked as José Boto 's assistant, was promoted to head the sector and now reports directly to the club's president.

The presentation took place at a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, where Bruno Pivetti was also confirmed as the new coach of the U-20 team. The changes are part of a comprehensive overhaul of the club's youth academy structure, aimed at strengthening the transition of athletes to the professional team.

TECHNIQUE INSTEAD OF EXCESSIVE PHYSICAL PREPARATION

During the press conference, Alfredo commented on the development model for young players and drew an analogy between two of the country's greatest talents: Ronaldo and Neymar . He believes Brazilian football must preserve its creative essence, which is often sacrificed in the name of physical fitness.

"If we look at the reality of Brazil, there are rules and exceptions. The exception was Ronaldo, who had everything. But the rule is that we have the Neymars of the world. Slender players, but who carry the ball like a part of their bodies, who find solutions on the field like no one else. [...] Europe doesn't ask that of Brazilians; it asks for what they don't have there: magic," he stated.

NEW MANAGEMENT MODEL

Almeida also detailed changes to the administrative structure of the youth teams , focusing on reducing intermediaries and providing greater clarity on responsibilities. The new director criticized the excessive shared decision-making , which, according to him, slowed down processes and hindered results.

"The idea today is to have fewer people at the decision-making stage and more results. Often, we had too many people in decision-making power. Not just at Flamengo, it's a reality. Too many people in decision-making power, in operations, and too few results. We want to change that. The entire organizational structure is lean," he declared.

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MC Daniel makes first public appearance after breaking up with Lorena Maria

After announcing separation on social media, singer appears at an event alongside funk friends and draws attention with R$81,000 look

MC Daniel attends wedding after separation from Lorena Maria, wears R$81,000 suit and gives bride and groom luxury sneakers - photo: reproduction

Shortly after confirming the end of his relationship with Lorena Maria, MC Daniel attended a wedding last Sunday (13), his first public appearance since the separation. The funk artist participated in the ceremony of digital influencer Buzeira , alongside well-known names in the music scene, such as MC Ryan and Oruam.

Known as "Falcão do Funk," Daniel documented moments from the party on his Instagram profile , where he appears smiling, posing with the newlyweds and colleagues. He displayed a lighthearted demeanor throughout the celebration, even after it ended, which gained attention on social media and in the specialized media.

FUNKEIRO SURPRISES WITH R$81,000 SUIT

For the occasion, the artist chose a striking suit by international designer Philipp Plein, valued at approximately R$81,000. With silver logos all over the piece, the expensive look caught the attention of those present and internet users.

During the traditional "tie" moment— where guests make symbolic donations to the bride and groom — MC Daniel made an unusual gesture. He tossed and turned between offering a gold chain, a designer watch, or a pair of luxury sneakers. In the end, he chose to ditch the sneakers and walked barefoot through the party. The funk singer also shared photos and videos of himself having dinner, being approached by fans, and interacting with friends in a relaxed atmosphere.

MC DANIEL AND LORENA MARIA SEPARATION

Daniel 's presence at the event comes just days after he officially announced his split from Lorena Maria on social media. In the statement, he praised his ex-partner, with whom he has a son, and asked for respect: " I don't want anyone to speak ill of Lorena. She is an incredible woman and will always be defended by me," the singer wrote in a post.

Pedro Case: Flamengo may receive player as a bargaining chip from Zenit