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CHECK OUT! FLAMENGO CREATIVE AGREE TRANSFER TO EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

The player was revealed in Mais Querido's youth categories and will definitely be on the European team

Urubu's Nest / Disclosure
Urubu's Nest / Disclosure

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After playing for Estrela Amadora in the 2023/2024 season, striker André Luiz should agree on his permanent transfer to the Portuguese team in the next few days. The 22-year-old was on loan from Flamengo and had his name considered for a return to Brazil in the middle of the year.


OTB Sports, the company that manages the athlete's career, was instrumental in the Brazilian's stay at the club, according to the TNT Sports portal, which welcomes the player's retention. André played in 28 matches for Estrela Amadora, scoring 4 goals. The team remained in the country's top league by achieving victory over Gil Vicente in the last round of the competition.


"Portuguese football is very competitive football. This was a difficult season for us, but fortunately We managed to stay in the first division. Now it's time to rest so we can get back to training and start thinking about the start of the championship. Estrela Amadora will have 70% of the athlete’s rights. André Luiz spent time in the youth teams of América-RJ, in the under-17 and under-19 ranks. In 2020, he played for Flamengo's under-20s and, the following year, made his debut for Rubro-Negro's professional team.


André Luiz even negotiated his move to Red Bull Bragantino, in an exchange which would involve left-back Juninho Capixaba. However, the deal ended up not moving forward and he will remain in Portuguese football




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Striker with over 100 goals for Liverpool in Flamengo's sights

José Boto evaluates names to reinforce the attack and the player is pleasing, but high cost and salary hinder progress in talks with the Saudi club

Roberto Firmino is in Flamengo's sights as a reinforcement for the attack, but high cost and salary increase difficulties in negotiation - photo: reproduction
Roberto Firmino is in Flamengo's sights as a reinforcement for the attack, but high cost and salary increase difficulties in negotiation - photo: reproduction

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José Boto , Flamengo's new football director, has started analyzing options on the market to strengthen the club's offensive sector. Among the names being considered is striker Roberto Firmino, currently at Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia. The player has received a positive evaluation from the board, but the negotiation depends on complex financial factors. The Saudi club has set a minimum value of 7 million euros (around R$44.7 million) to release the athlete, an amount that represents a challenge for the Rubro-Negro's coffers.


One of the main obstacles to completing the signing is Firmino 's monthly salary, which is currently around R$10 million per month — an amount considered unrealistic for Brazilian clubs. Despite this, the athlete has reportedly shown openness to financial readjustment if he returns to Brazilian football. Even with this indication, the high total cost of the operation continues to be analyzed with caution.


FIRMINO IS CONSECRATED IN INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL


With notable spells at European clubs and with the Brazilian national team, Roberto Firmino built a distinguished career. Throughout his career, he has played 606 official matches, scored 183 goals and provided 121 assists. The player has participated in World Cups and is remembered for his technique, versatility and vision of the game, characteristics that please the red-and-black coaching staff.

Al-Ahli's position is clear: there is no intention of an amicable release. In order to move forward with the negotiations, it will be necessary to meet the imposed financial requirements . The Rio de Janeiro club's board of directors continues to evaluate possibilities and scenarios, remaining cautious in light of the movement in the international market.


FOCUS ON THE LIBERTADORES

While negotiations remain in their early stages, Flamengo is focusing on the challenges of the season . This Thursday (15), the team will face LDU de Quito at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm, in a decisive match for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.


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Flamengo has another absence to face LDU in the Libertadores

The striker will not be available to coach Filipe Luís to face the Albos in the Libertadores and will play his fourth consecutive away match

Flamengo will have an important absence for the match against LDU in the Copa Libertadores - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo will have an important absence for the match against LDU in the Copa Libertadores - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

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Flamengo will have important absences for the decisive clash against LDU (EQU), this Thursday (15), at 9:30 pm, at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the group stage of the Libertadores . Erick Pulgar , Allan and Gonzalo Plata are out of the match.


PLATA WILL REMAIN OUT


According to journalist Venê Casagrande, Gonzalo Plata has not recovered from the bone edema in his knee and remains in the hands of the club's Medical Department. With no return date set, the Ecuadorian striker is officially out of the match against his home country's team.


INJURIES KEEP ALLAN AND PULGAR OUT

In addition to Plata, coach Filipe Luís will also be without Allan and Erick Pulgar. Both midfielders suffered muscle injuries and are not in a physical condition to take to the field in Thursday's match.


MISSION: WIN TO SURVIVE

Despite the absences, Flamengo enters the field under pressure to win . Rubro-Negro is in third place in Group C and needs three points to continue with a real chance of qualifying for the round of 16 of the Libertadores.

FLAMENGO X LDU

The duel between Flamengo and LDU will be this Thursday (15) at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast by ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (via streaming) and there is an expectation of a full house for the decisive game for Mais Querido.


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"It's normal to have this anxiety in these games", says Alex Sandro about the duel between Flamengo x LDU

Left back gave a press conference after training this Tuesday at Ninho do Urbu, where Fla is preparing for the important clash in the Libertadores

Alex Sandro is expecting to be called up to the Brazilian national team with the arrival of Ancelotti.
Alex Sandro is expecting to be called up to the Brazilian national team with the arrival of Ancelotti.

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Left-back Alex Sandro gave a press conference at Ninho do Urubu on the eve of Flamengo's match against LDU, for the Libertadores. Experienced, the player avoids talking about the decision, but admits that it is an important match . To defend the natural anxiety of the squad before the match, the player said that it is the most normal thing in the world.



It's often good to have that butterflies in your stomach that keeps players alive.


It is normal to have this anxiety in these important games . It is often good to have that butterflies in your stomach that keep players alive. Cristiano Ronaldo always told me before games that he was anxious, with butterflies in his stomach, scared. It is always important to have it, obviously it has to be controlled , he began.


I see our group as mature, with many young players, but already experienced. They are used to always playing, competing in big competitions. We know how important this victory is, of playing a good game. We are training well to arrive and play a great game and finish with this victory that will give us the chance to advance to the next phase , concluded the player.

BRAZILIAN SELECTION

Alex Sandro is expecting to be called up to the Brazilian national team with the arrival of Ancelotti . The player made himself available and projected success for the Italian.

"I always expected to be called up to the national team and I was always available. Now with Ancelotti and the other coaches. I'm sure Ancelotti will come and do a great job, as he has done wherever he has been."


RETURN OF RODRIGO CAIO

One of the news of the day at Flamengo was the return of Rodrigo Caio . The former defender arrives to be part of the club's permanent technical committee and was introduced to the squad this Tuesday.

" I already knew him. He's an excellent person. I've always said that, regardless of being a good professional, I like working with excellent people. Rodrigo Caio is one of them. He has the total respect of the group, the club and the nation. I wish him well and I'm sure he'll add a lot with the experience . He's already shown his affection for everyone today, he said he feels at home," said Alex Sandro.



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