WITH POSSIBLE DEPARTURES OF OFFICERS, FLAMENGO BOARD OF DIRECTORS PLAN A TRIP FOR HIRING IN THE NEXT WINDOW

Bruno Henrique, striker for Flamengo, was punished with just one game suspension and a fine of R$8,000 after his expulsion in the match against Milionários in the group stage of the Libertadores. The decision was taken by the Conmebol Disciplinary Committee, which evaluated the incident and determined the punishment for the player.

Bruno Henrique's expulsion occurred in the 40th minute of the second half, after a serious foul committed by the player, the which generated the immediate intervention of the referee, who showed him a straight red card. The infraction caused great repercussion among fans and the sports media, raising debates about discipline on the field and the consequences of the players' actions.

With the punishment defined, Bruno Henrique will be absent from the first game of the round of 16 of the Libertadores final, where Flamengo will face Bolivar. The striker's absence is a significant blow for the team, which considers Bruno Henrique a key player in its offensive scheme. Flamengo will now have to adjust its formation for the important match, looking for alternatives to make up for the player's absence.

A SOUND OF ALERT

The coach of Flamengo< /a>, Tite, has already started studying the options available to fill the gap left by Bruno Henrique. Alternatives include the possibility of promoting a young talent from the base or repositioning an experienced player to fill the vacancy. Expectations are high regarding the strategy that will be adopted to maintain the team's competitiveness in the continental competition.

Meanwhile, Bruno Henrique is serving his suspension and working to be in full physical and mental shape for the upcoming challenges . The R$8,000 fine, although significant, is not the main focus of concern for the player, who is more interested in contributing to Flamengo's success in the Libertadores and other competitions the team competes in.

Corinthians officially signed goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Flamengo,on loan until the end of this year. Timão will pay 100% of the athlete's salaries during this period and the agreement includes a purchase option at the end of the loan.

The contract signed between the two clubs also provides for a specific clause in the event of a proposed sale by Flamengo during the loan period. If the Rio club receives an offer and chooses to negotiate Hugo Souza, Corinthians undertakes to release the player and, in return, will receive a showcase fee of 10% of the sale value.

FLAMENGO RELEASES BASE PROMISE 

Hugo Souza, who had good performances and stood out in Flamengo's youth categories, thus gains the opportunity to show his talent in one of the biggest clubs in the country. The goalkeeper arrives at Corinthians at a crucial moment, when the team seeks to strengthen its squad for the national and international competitions it competes in this year.

This move by Corinthians highlights the club's strategy of seeking strong reinforcements for specific positions, aiming to improve performance on the field. Furthermore, the possibility of acquiring Hugo Souza permanently, if the athlete stands out, shows the long-term planning of the São Paulo club. The young goalkeeper, who has already played for the Brazilian youth teams, has great expectations from the black and white fans. They hope that Hugo Souza will bring security to the Corinthians goal and contribute to the team's good results.

Flamengo will now only return to the field next Wednesday (22), to face Amazonas in the Copa do Brazil, and the following week, seeks to secure a place in the round of 16 with a victory over Millonarios at home. The Rio club, aiming to remain competitive in the main competitions of the year, is already moving behind the scenes in the football market.

The red-black board began searching for new talents, aiming for the next window. The scouting department contacted left-back Gabriel Fuentes, from Junior de Barranquilla, amid inquiries received by Ayrton Lucas. However, possible negotiations will only occur if the latter leaves.

In addition, Flamengo seeks reinforcements on the right flank, with Wesley being instructed to look for a new team. The club wants an experienced and defensively solid player to compete with Varela. Gonzalo Montiel, world champion with Argentina, is the main target, despite competition from European clubs and River Plate's interest in repatriating him.

< b>LOOKING FOR A MIDDLEMAN

Another position in which Flamengo is looking for reinforcements is that of box-to-box midfielder, to alternate with De La Cruz. The names of Evander, from Portland Timbers, and André Franco, from Porto, are on the table. Negotiations for Evander already took place in January, but came up against the values ​​requested by the American club. Marcos Braz intends to resume them soon.

On the eve of the elections, president Rodolfo Landim is aware of the importance of a good performance by Flamengo this year to consolidate his successor. Therefore, the club will spare no effort to strengthen its squad. The information is from the O DIA website.