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Pedro leaving Flamengo? This is not the first time that the number 9's departure has been considered! Remember
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Contract closed! Flamengo finalizes the signing of Gonzalo Plata for a millionaire fee - check it out
Al-Sadd accepts Rubro-Negro's offer for the 23-year-old striker
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Flamengo is about to announce the signing of Ecuadorian Gonzalo Plata as its fourth reinforcement in the current transfer window. The agreement with Al-Sadd, from Qatar, has been finalized, and the Rio club is just waiting for the return of the signed contract to make the player's arrival official. Plata will sign with Rubro-Negro until December 2028.
NEGOTIATION DETAILS
Flamengo will initially pay US$ 4.25 million (around R$24 million) to acquire more than 30% of Gonzalo Plata's economic rights. The remainder will be acquired progressively, as the player reaches goals stipulated in the contract.
The total operation, so that Flamengo has 100% of the player's rights, will be closed at US$9.1 million (approximately R$51.9 million). Furthermore, Al-Sadd guaranteed a 30% profit on a possible future sale of the athlete.
LONG NEGOTIATION AND EXPECTATIONS
The negotiation for the young 23-year-old player, revealed by Independiente del Valle and with spells at Sporting-POR and Valladolid-ESP, was the longest of this transfer window. Although an agreement was almost reached on the 23rd, changes in the conditions proposed by Al-Sadd required new adjustments. The initial forecast was that Plata would disembark in Rio de Janeiro by August 25th, but the process was prolonged due to these impasses.
GONZALO PLATA'S PERFORMANCE LAST SEASON
Last season, Gonzalo Plata, playing for Al-Sadd, scored 12 goals and provided eight assists. With his arrival, Flamengo hopes to further reinforce its squad for the remainder of the season, seeking titles on both the national and international scene.
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Flamengo idol Adriano Imperador puts another player above Pelé
Brazilian champion for Mengão chooses player with whom he shared time in the Brazilian National Team ahead of the king of football
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Known for his spontaneous and always irreverent opinions , Adriano Imperador caused surprise when he participated in a challenge on social media this Wednesday (2). In the “one against one” format, the former striker had to choose between two big names in Brazilian football — in an elimination system — until he reached his absolute favorite. The outcome? Ronaldo Fenômeno beating none other than Pelé .
THE JOKE
The game started with Ronaldinho Gaúcho beating Rivaldo, but the Wizard was soon surpassed by Bebeto , who, in turn, fell before Romário. The Shorty, however, did not get past Garrincha, who also got the better of Neymar in the sequence.
In the next stage, Garrincha was outplayed by his historic strike partner: Pelé. The King still defeated Kaká with ease , reinforcing his legendary status. But, in the next confrontation, Adriano surprised everyone by choosing Ronaldo Fenômeno instead of the King of Football.
The final touch was a symbolic duel: Ronaldo against Adriano himself. With humility, the Emperor surrendered to the Phenomenon, declaring the number 9 as the best among all the names in the dispute.
PUBLIC REACTION
In the comments, most of the public supported the choices made by the former player, although many were surprised by the preference for Ronaldo over Pelé — something rarely seen in historical comparisons.
CHECK OUT ADRIANO'S ANSWERS
- Ronaldinho Gaucho vs Rivaldo → Ronaldinho
- Ronaldinho vs Bebeto → Bebeto
- Bebeto x Romario → Romario
- Romario x Garrincha → Garrincha
- Garrincha vs Neymar → Garrincha
- Garrincha vs. Pele → Pele
- Pele vs Kaka → Pele
- Pele vs Ronaldo → Ronaldo
- Ronaldo vs Adriano → Ronaldo
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In his first turbulence at Flamengo, Boto has BAP's support, but not completely
Cast and market evaluations cause wear and tear on the executive and increase political pressure among players, who are said to be uncomfortable
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The return of the FIFA Club World Cup is far from calm. This is because the way in which football director José Boto has handled situations involving Flamengo's squad management and transfer market has resulted in the first turbulence that the Portuguese has faced at the club.
Accustomed to expressing honest opinions and representing the department, the executive has been causing internal noise due to the way he evaluates players. As a result, he has lost the unconditional support of the president. In this sense, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, has indicated internally that he will not mind exposing anyone who interferes with the management of football, even if they are the most powerful man in the department. But the support remains.
UNDERSTANDING THE SITUATION
Today, Boto executes everything Bap orders and acts as his spokesperson. This has put the Portuguese player in some situations that have caused discomfort with players and agents. Most of them involve contractual issues. There was friction with Gerson, then with Pedro and now also with Arrascaeta, due to the intended renewals.
On a day-to-day basis, precisely because he represents the interests of the board and the club in financial terms, Boto is not an easy person to talk to the athletes about. He usually deals with his agents, which sometimes creates discomfort between the athletes and the director.
AVERSE TO THE DRESSING ROOM
Flamengo 's locker room is run by coach Filipe Luís. And it is he who, with his good relationship with Boto, makes the director a figure who circulates well throughout the department. The director keeps his distance. Due to the Portuguese man's manner and recent statements, there was even a political movement in Gávea to try to suggest other names to Bap for the position.
In turn, the president maintains confidence in the executive and expects him to manage the market efficiently, maximizing revenue, as happened in the sale of Gerson . Bap also shields Boto from access to advisors and amateur managers. Dialogue is restricted between the pair and Filipe Luis. The president makes it clear to the director that the final decision is his, who has the pen.
Six months after taking office, Boto has his support coming from above. But in his internal assessment, he needs to know how to deal better with those below him. According to his own assessment, the internal opinions he issues are the result of market analysis, thinking about what is best for Flamengo. And with the president's approval. Until now.
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Zinho doesn’t hesitate when comparing Jhon Árias and Arrascaeta: “I’ll go with…”
Commentator is asked about the stars of Mengão and Fluminense and doesn't think much before giving a controversial answer
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Flamengo's performance in the Club World Cup continues to generate repercussions - especially due to Arrascaeta's error in the play that led to Bayern Munich's second goal, scored by Harry Kane. The Flamengo's number 10, who lost the ball in midfield , has been the target of criticism for his lack of intensity and dynamism , especially compared to other players in the same position in the South American scene.
Zinho on comparing Arrascaeta, from Flamengo, and Jhon Árias: "I would hire..."
Meanwhile, Jhon Arias, a standout player for Fluminense in the same competition, is in the opposite situation. The Colombian attacking midfielder was one of the pillars of the Tricolor during the tournament , receiving praise from the press and fans. In three matches, he was elected the best player on the field, leading the team from Laranjeiras technically and tactically.
ZINHO PREFERS ARIAS TO ARRASCAETA
During a debate on ESPN, commentator Zinho commented on the contrast between the two players: “ Arrascaeta or Arias? I would sign Arias. Physically, he is much superior. Tactically , he contributes much more”, said the former player.
JHON ARIAS' NUMBERS FOR FLUMINENSE
Since joining Fluminense, Jhon Arias has played 166 matches, scoring 29 goals and providing 34 assists, totaling 12,751 minutes on the field. In addition to his consistent statistics, the Colombian was a key player in the club's recent achievements, such as the 2023 Libertadores, the 2022 and 2023 Cariocas, and the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana.
ARRASCAETA REMAINS DECISIVE, BUT IS QUESTIONED
Giorgian de Arrascaeta has been playing for Flamengo since 2019. He has played 320 matches, scored 86 goals and provided dozens of assists — and for many years , he was the main player in the Flamengo's offensive sector . In 2025, up until July, the Uruguayan played around 29 matches, scoring 13 goals and providing at least 6 assists. In the Brasileirão, his numbers are impressive: 9 goals and 4 assists in just 9 games.
However, his performance in the World Cup was below average: 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 matches. Unlike Arias, who shone individually , Arrascaeta was not elected best player in any of the red-black performances.
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