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Corinthians tries to speed up negotiations for Hugo Souza, from Flamengo, after interest from City group

With a deadline of November 30th, the São Paulo club is studying adjusting the payment model to guarantee the player's permanence

Corinthians seeks payment alternative to guarantee Hugo Souza, played by Grupo City - photo: Flamengo
Corinthians seeks payment alternative to guarantee Hugo Souza, played by Grupo City - photo: Flamengo

02 Nov 2024 | 11:55 |

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Corinthians was informed by Flamengo about the interest of City Group on goalkeeper Hugo Souza, currently linked to the São Paulo club on loan until the end of the year. With the deadline to decide on the purchase of the athlete set for November 30th, Timão needs to make a quick decision to avoid losing the player to the conglomerate, which has already expressed a desire to negotiate directly with Mais Querido, Hugo's home club Souza.


Given the scenario, the Corinthians board considers next week to be crucial to finalizing the negotiation and secure the goalkeeper permanently. According to Trivela sources and the initial publication by journalist Venê Casagrande, Grupo City remains attentive to the movement, increasing the pressure on the São Paulo club to make a decision.




TIMÃO RE-EVALUATES PAYMENT MODEL TO KEEP HUGO SOUZA

To make the purchase viable, Corinthians is studying changing the payment model initially proposed. The value set in the contract with the CRF is 800 thousand euros (approximately R$5.1 million at the current exchange rate).


The original plan provided for payment in four semi-annual installments between January 2025 and June 2026. However, to ensure permanence of Hugo Souza and not risk losing him to Grupo City, the board admits the possibility of paying the amount in full.

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THE FINAL DECISION APPROACHES

Group City's interest intensifies the pressure on Corinthians, who need to make a definitive decision on Hugo Souza's future by the end of November. With Maracanã awaiting the São Paulo club's next move, Flamengo, in turn, observes the progress of the negotiations, awaiting a final position from Timão before opening dialogue with other interested parties.


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Gerson's father and manager speaks out about the former Flamengo player's possible departure

Just 45 days after leaving Flamengo and arriving at Zenit, Gerson has attracted interest from Arab football, but the athlete's father and agent deny a direct offer.

Al-Ittihad shows interest in former Flamengo player Gerson just 45 days after arriving at Zenit, but the agent denies official contact - photo: reproduction
Al-Ittihad shows interest in former Flamengo player Gerson just 45 days after arriving at Zenit, but the agent denies official contact - photo: reproduction

31 Ago 2025 | 16:21 |

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Gerson's start at Zenit has been marked by difficulties. After leaving Flamengo shortly after the Club World Cup , the midfielder has yet to establish himself with the Russian team. He has been receiving few minutes on the pitch and recently missed the last game due to an injury.


This Sunday (31), information emerged that Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, opened talks to try to sign the athlete, just 45 days after his arrival in Russia . The news caught the attention of Flamengo fans, as the Joker left Brazil in one of the main transfers of the season.


GERSON'S MANAGER SPEAKS OUT


Journalist Julio Miguel Neto reported that he spoke with Marcão, the player's father and representative. According to him, there has been no official contact so far from the athlete, who left Mais Querido to play for the Russian team.

" If anything came up, it was from club to club. I haven't been officially notified by anyone yet. I haven't offered him to any club ," the businessman declared.


POSSIBILITY OF EXIT

Still, the possibility isn't ruled out, as it's common for Middle Eastern clubs to engage directly with teams before negotiating with players. It remains to be seen whether negotiations will progress in the coming days.


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It's out! Check out Flamengo's lineup to face Grêmio

Leader of the Brasileirão, Mengao faces Tricolor this Sunday (31), at Maracanã, at 4 pm; Filipe Luís confirmed De La Cruz as a starter and has three absences

Flamengo faces Grêmio at Maracanã in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão with De La Cruz as a starter and three confirmed absences - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Grêmio at Maracanã in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão with De La Cruz as a starter and three confirmed absences - photo: reproduction

31 Ago 2025 | 15:55 |

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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (31) to face Grêmio , in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. The duel takes place at Maracanã, at 4 pm (Brasília time), and marks another challenge for the team led by Filipe Luís, who leads the competition with 46 points.


For the match, the coach confirmed the entry of De La Cruz in midfield, filling in for the injured Jorginho. Flamengo will therefore field the following players: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz, Saúl, and Arrascaeta; Gonzalo Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.


IMPORTANT DEFAULTS


Mengão will be without three players. Erick Pulgar is still recovering from foot surgery, while Alex Sandro is nursing a calf injury. Jorginho is in the medical department due to pain in the hamstring of his left thigh. Despite the absences, the red-and-black squad remains confident, boasting the best attack and the tightest defense in the championship: 44 goals scored and only nine conceded.

WHERE TO WATCH FLAMENGO X GRÊMIO LIVE


Rede Globo will broadcast the match throughout Brazil, except for the state of São Paulo . Fans will also be able to watch the match via Premiere pay-per-view.

Grêmio, in turn, will take to the field with Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Noriega, Kannemann (captain) and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Cristian Olivera, Braithwaite and Carlos Vinícius.


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Check out Grêmio's likely lineup to face Flamengo

Mengão hosts Tricolor this Sunday (31) at 4 pm at Maracanã and Mano Menezes will have to deal with absences to choose the starting 11

Check out Grêmio's likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction/Grêmio FBPA
Check out Grêmio's likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Reproduction/Grêmio FBPA

31 Ago 2025 | 14:39 |

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Flamengo and Grêmio face each other this Sunday (31), in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship . The ball rolls at Maracanã, starting at 4 pm (Brasília time), with the promise of a full house, with tickets sold out since Wednesday .


PROBABLE GRÊMIO LINEUP


Coach Mano Menezes outlined the team that should start the match against the championship leader : Tiago Volpi; Marcos Rocha, Wagner Leonardo, Kannemann and Marlon; Dodi, Cuéllar and Edenilson; Pavón (Carlos Vinicius), Cristian Olivera and Braithwaite.


TRICOLOR'S SHORTAGES

Grêmio arrives at the match with a significant shortage. Seven players are unavailable for Mano Menezes:


  • Alex Santana (suspended)
  • Alysson (sprained ankle)
  • Balbuena (right ankle surgery)
  • Villasanti (left knee surgery)
  • João Lucas (muscle injury)
  • Gustavo Martins (right thigh injury)
  • Monsalve (right shoulder dislocation)
TEAMS' MOMENT IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 43 points from 20 matches (14 wins, four draws, and two losses) . Grêmio, in turn, sits in 14th place with 24 points, the result of six wins, six draws, and eight losses.

WHERE TO WATCH

The match will be broadcast live on Rede Globo, on free-to-air television , throughout most of Brazil. The exception is the state of São Paulo, where the classic between Corinthians and Palmeiras will be shown. The match will also be available nationwide on Premiere via pay-per-view.


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