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Vitinho returns to Maracanã with Corinthians and recalls his time winning titles with Flamengo
14 Set 2025 | 12:27
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With the output of Gabigol for Cruzeiro, Flamengo is already plotting strategies to reinforce the attack in the 2025 season. The Rio club defined the profile of the new attacker and the amount that will be invested in the signing. The board's expectation is to guarantee a replacement worthy of the red-black idol, who left Mais Querido after a successful trajectory.
According to information released by the GE portal, Flamengo intends to spend between 5 and 6 million euros (around R$40 million) to secure a new striker. The profile sought is that of a player who does not yet have great notoriety among Brazilian fans, and the name is being kept confidential by managers.
MATHEUS SALDANHA IS CONSIDERED AS POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENT
Among the names speculated on social media, Matheus Saldanha, striker for Partizan, from Serbia, has won emphasis. The player already follows the official profile of Flamengo and has the admiration of scout Boto, who follows his performance. According to the website Transfermarkt, the 1.85-inch striker is valued at 6 million euros.
Saldanha was the top scorer in the Russian championship last season, with 17 goals, and became a key player in the Serbian team. Developed by Bahia, the 25-year-old striker has already played in leagues such as Japan, China and Azerbaijan before establishing himself in Europe. During an interview with Lance!, he spoke about the possibility of returning to Brazil.
BRAZILIAN ATTACKER KEEP DOORS OPEN FOR THE FUTURE IN BRAZIL
Matheus Saldanha revealed that he does not rule out returning to Brazilian football, if a good opportunity arises. "Salvador is a place that I really like, where I spent part of my adolescence, and of course I feel at home in Brazil, despite the current distance. I wouldn't rule out any proposal, I like to leave the doors open to anywhere< /b>", stated the striker.
He highlighted that his main objective is to continue scoring goals and grow in his career to reach one of the main leagues Europeans. "When I arrived in Serbia, my goal was this: to score goals so I could reach one of the five major European leagues, and who knows, in the future, have my name linked to the Brazilian team. Let's wait for the end of the window to see if that happens some change", he added.
COMPARISONS WITH ROBERTO FIRMINO GAIN REPERCUSSION
Matheus Saldanha He has often been compared to Roberto Firmino, a former Liverpool player currently at Al-Ahli. In addition to his physical similarity, the Brazilian striker has stood out for his opportunism on the field, a striking trait also observed in Firmino.
The player commented on the comparisons in a good-humored tone: "I've seen some memes, people have fun, right?! It seems like a bit (laughs). But it's an honor to be compared with him, he's a great player, multi-champion, goal scorer. It certainly inspires me to achieve great goals. Everything, of course, in due proportion."
Mengão plays this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi; find out where to watch live, probable lineups and absences
14 Set 2025 | 13:45 |
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The clash between Juventude and Flamengo takes place this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul (RS). The live broadcast will be carried out by the Amazon Prime streaming service, with narration by Galvão Bueno.
Coach Filipe Luís should send Rossi onto the field; Emerson Royal, Danilo, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo, Samuel Lino (Cebolinha) and Pedro.
Flamengo leads the Brazilian Championship with 47 points . Juventude, meanwhile, sits in the relegation zone with 21 points and is looking to rally at home to try and climb out of the bottom of the table.
Arrascaeta, Viña, Carrascal, and Samuel Lino , who were with their national teams during the FIFA World Cup, trained normally and are confirmed for the game. Gonzalo Plata, although he traveled with the group, is expected to start on the bench, as he only performed gym activities after being released by Flamengo .
After unilateral termination with Al-Hilal and speculation about his future, the athlete appears as an option for Brazilian clubs and his name is speculated at Mengão
14 Set 2025 | 12:59 |
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Renan Lodi 's future has once again become a topic of discussion in Brazilian football following his tumultuous departure from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal. The 27-year-old full-back unilaterally terminated his contract , claiming he had been barred from playing in the Saudi Arabian Championship. In response, the club announced it intends to take legal action against the player.
Lodi, a free agent, was quickly linked to Brazilian clubs, but Flamengo has no intention of entering the fray. The board believes the squad is already well-stocked at left-back and there's no need for reinforcements at this time.
Coach Filipe Luís currently has Ayrton Lucas as a solid starter and Matías Viña as an immediate alternative. Additionally, Alex Sandro is in the final stages of recovery and should expand the coach's options soon. The arrival of another full-back could create a surplus of players in Flamengo 's defense.
Another factor that influenced the decision not to move forward with negotiations was the financial aspect. Renan Lodi has a history of high salaries since his time at Atlético de Madrid , Nottingham Forest, and Al-Hilal. Investing in a player with this profile is seen by the board as unnecessary in the club's current situation.
Meanwhile, Renan Lodi publicly defends his decision to leave Al-Hilal. In a letter posted on social media, the full-back stated that he could not be prevented from practicing his profession and that he tried, unsuccessfully, to resolve the situation amicably with the Arab club.
The Brazilian full-back who caught the eye in the national team continues to thrive in Italy, creating chances for the Roman team and being among the team's best despite the setback
14 Set 2025 | 12:47 |
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After gaining prominence for the Brazilian national team against Chile, the right-back was once again a standout performer for Roma . Expectations for the former Flamengo player's performance are rising with each round of the Italian Championship.
Since arriving at the Italian capital club, Wesley has had a strong start, even finding the net on his debut . Since then, the Brazilian has been putting together strong performances , solidifying his place in the squad and attracting the attention of the European press.
This Sunday (14), even with Roma's 1-0 defeat to Torino, with a goal from Giovanni Simeone, Wesley was one of the main names of the Giallorossi team. The player created the best attacking opportunities and received praise from sports analysts.
According to the specialized portal Sofascore, Wesley received a rating of 7.0 , being the third best for Roma in the match, behind only Soulé (7.6) and goalkeeper Mile Svilar (7.1). The right-back shows constant improvement in Italy and the expectation is that he will continue to improve .
ABOUT THAT...
The duel between Flamengo and Juventude takes place this Sunday (14), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium , in Caxias do Sul. The match is valid for the 23rd round of the Brazilian Championship Series A.
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