CLAUDINHO FINALLY TALKS ABOUT HIS GOING TO FLAMENGO AFTER WINNING THE TITLE IN RUSSIA

Flamengo's life is not easy, much less that of coach Tite and his coaching staff. Flamengo's defeat to Grêmio in the Brasileirão, last Sunday (22), left the team with a record very close to the relegation zone in the second round of the championship.

Out of 24 possible points, the team he only scored eight goals, in addition to scoring 10 goals and conceding 13. While Flamengo loses steam in an important part of the competition, the opponents above are gaining an advantage. The best return campaign is Fortaleza, with 19 points, followed by Palmeiras (17) and Botafogo (16). The three are even ahead of Mais Querido in the table.

The team also records more defeats than victories in the return, with four setbacks, two triumphs, in addition to two draws. See below:

1st – Fortaleza – 19 points

2nd – Palmeiras – 17

3rd – Botafogo – 16

4th – Grêmio – 16

5th – Internacional – 15

6th – Vitória – 13

p>7th – Fluminense – 13

8th – São Paulo – 12

9th – Vasco – 11

10 – Bahia – 11

11th – Atlético-MG – 11

12th – Juventude – 10

13th – Cruzeiro – 9

14th – Corinthians – 9

15th – Flamengo – 8

16th – Criciúma – 8

17th – Atlético-GO – 6

18th – Bragantino – 6

19th – Athletico-PR – 6

20th – Cuiabá – 5

Flamengo faces Peñarol next Thursday, in the return of the Libertadores quarter-finals. The match will be in Uruguay, at the Campeón del Siglo stadium and in order to take care of its fans, Fla issued a note sending recommendations to the red and blacks who go to the neighboring country to watch the match. < br>

"Recommendations from the Peñarol Security Commission and the National Police of Uruguay to Flamengo fans who will travel to watch the match against the Uruguayan club, this Thursday (26):

- It was decided that only six flags that exceed Conmebol's measurements will enter the stadium (2x1 ). Flags cannot be more than 1.5 meters wide.

- It was decided that only seven musical instruments can enter the stadium.

- Flags cannot enter the stadium. or any material that mentions the Torcida Jovem do Flamengo. This was a request from the Brazilian police.

- The meeting point for Flamengo fans is the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park. fans from an early age. Departure time towards the stadium will be between 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. It is important to arrive in advance.

- Peñarol's board of directors recommends that Flamengo fans do not wander around the city and go straight to the meeting point. If you stay, prefer to go in plain clothes, without uniform, to avoid possible outbreaks of violence.

- Always have your document at hand. At the entrance to the stadium, you will need to present it."

Flamengo was about to close an agreement with Zenit to sign Claudinho, but negotiations did not progress as expected. The Russian club made negotiations difficult, demanding high amounts and prolonging the talks until the end of the transfer window. This situation almost compromised Flamengo's planning for the remainder of the season, especially during the month of August, when the squad needed to be complete to face the challenges of the ongoing competitions.

Despite this setback, Flamengo's management Flamengo managed to overcome the situation efficiently. Instead of insisting on negotiating with Zenit, the club redirected its focus and brought in a player 5 years younger than Claudinho, for a similar amount to what would be paid to the Russian club. This change in strategy ended up proving beneficial for Flamengo, who not only saved money in terms of the player's age and growth potential, but also guaranteed a signing that, in the end, could be more advantageous in the long term.

FLAMENGO HAS A NEW DIRECTION IN NEGOTIATIONS

Although the delay in the transfer window generated concern and almost compromised the team's performance in August, the board managed to reverse the situation in time. The new reinforcement arrives with great expectations and can contribute significantly to the team, especially considering his age and potential.

The experience serves as a learning experience for the Flamengo in future negotiations, showing that insisting on an option is not always the best strategy, and that being prepared for alternatives can bring even better results. In short, Flamengo knew how to transform a complicated situation into an opportunity. Instead of focusing on the difficulties imposed by Zenit, the board acted quickly and found a solution that, apparently, could be even more advantageous for the club in the medium and long term.