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The family has been pushing for him to return to Brazil and sign with São Paulo
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Journalist Rudy Galetti published on X (formerly Twitter) this Monday (20) that São Paulo had made an offer for left-back Alex Sandro. The 33-year-old player is at the end of his contract with Juventus, from Italy, and has reportedly been approached by Porto, from Portugal and is an old dream of the Flamengo board.
Family pressure
Alex Sandro's family has been pushing for him to return to Brazil and sign with São Paulo. Recently, the player's brother made a post on Instagram that moved São Paulo fans' social networks, with an image of the left-back accompanied by the message:
“Now yes. Welcome to Tricolor.” Journalist Jorge Nicola revealed that his father, brother and other family members are fanatical São Paulo fans and are putting great pressure on Alex Sandro to choose São Paulo.
According to Wilson Pimentel, from RTI Esportes, Landim is determined to sign important players for the Super Club World Cup. Flamengo is already analyzing names like Danilo, who is also from Juventus, while Montiel was discarded.
Even with a valued squad and monthly salaries of around R$25 million, Flamengo is facing an unstable season. The fans' criticism of coach Tite increases the pressure for results.
The club has a big difference in work
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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.
The club has been in a race against time
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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.
The 21-year-old Argentinean was excited about playing for Mengão
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After debuting for Flamengo in a match against Corinthians, Carlos Alcaraz, better known as Charlie, was officially presented by the club this Friday (6). The young Argentine, 21 years old, was excited about the opportunity to wear the red and black shirt and highlighted the support of an old friend, full-back Alex Sandro, in adapting to the new club.
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Left-back Alex Sandro, who arrived at Flamengo in the same transfer window, revealed that held conversations with Alcaraz before both accepted the Rio club's proposals. The duo, who previously played together at Juventus, shared the excitement of reuniting at Flamengo and facing new challenges in Brazilian football.
"I was lucky to have Alex Sandro as a teammate at Juventus, and yes , I spoke to him before signing with Flamengo. At Juventus, he was a very important pillar for me, helping with my adaptation. Here at Flamengo, he is helping me learn Portuguese as quickly as possible", said Alcaraz during the press conference. presentation.
Alex Sandro also spoke about his friendship with the Argentine midfielder and revealed that they were both excited about the possibility of playing together again: "When Alcaraz was negotiating with Flamengo, he asked me if I would also come. He even said: 'If you go, I'll go'. That shows how excited he was to come and play here. I'm very happy to see him again at a club as big as Flamengo", said the full-back.
Now at Flamengo, both players have the expectation of contributing significantly to the team. While Alcaraz continues to adapt to Brazilian football and seek to establish himself in the squad, Alex Sandro uses his experience to support his colleague and help with integration on and off the field.
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