What will Flamengo's football department led by José Boto be like? Check it out

Advertised as the new football director of Flamengo for 2025, José Boto has already started implementing his vision at the club. The Portuguese, known for his vast experience in scouting, reinforces the importance of solid planning aligned with the team's philosophy. In an interview with the portal 'Benfica Independente', Boto shared ideas about scouting, sports structure and strategies to avoid common mistakes in football management.

Hiring with conviction, not quantity

Boto highlighted that he prefers to work with full conviction in relation to hiring, even assuming the risk of making mistakes. The leader criticized approaches that prioritize quantity or unsafe decisions.

"I prefer scouts with full conviction, even at the risk of making mistakes. Making mistakes is part of life, but I like my scouts to show passion for the players they propose."

This approach suggests that Flamengo will adopt a selective market, focusing on strategic signings, rather than large movements.

Understanding the game and the market

For the manager, it is essential that the scout department combines tactical knowledge and market understanding. Boto highlighted that it is necessary to understand both the coach's playing style and the club's financial limitations.

"You need to know the game and the market. There is no point in proposing impossible players for the club or not understanding the way the coach works."

End of specialists for goalkeepers

Boto is against the idea of ​​specific scouts for goalkeepers, arguing that knowledge of the game should encompass all positions.

"When you know the game, you know it from the goalkeeper. It's not about having ten players and another guy in goal, it's about having 11."

Continuity and long-term philosophy

The director criticized sudden changes in the profile of coaches, something common in Brazilian football, and defended the creation of a philosophy of club independent from the coach. According to him, this avoids unnecessary expenses and facilitates the adaptation of new commanders.

"If you change from a coach with ideas like Guardiola to another like Simeone, the players chosen by the first are no use for the second. This creates more costs and imbalance in the cast."

Boto reinforced the importance of planning that does not depend exclusively on the technician:

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">"It's a mistake to leave everything in the hands of a coach. He is the weakest link. If the results don't come, he will be the first to fall, and the club will have to spend more to adapt to the new coach."

Challenges in Flamengo

The Portuguese has already played an active role in important decisions, such as the departure of David Luiz. At the head of Flamengo, Boto seeks to align the club's structure with a lasting sports project, avoiding sudden changes and optimizing available resources.

With a strategic vision and focus on efficiency, José Boto begins his career at Rubro-Negro promising to modernize the department footballand establish a standard of excellence for years to come.