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Flamengo faced Corinthians on Saturday night (7) and only ended up in a 1-1 draw, in the 26th round of the Brazilian Championship. After a match played at the Neo Química Arena, one of the highlights of the game, Everton Ribeiro, revealed details about how the contract renewal with Mais Querido is going.
“We haven't said anything yet, neither on one side nor on the other. It’s about continuing to work hard to finish the year well”, declared Everton Ribeiro in a post-game interview. It is worth remembering that the player has a contract with Rubro Negro until the end of December this year.
Star Everton Ribeiro arrived at Flamengo in 2017 and, throughout this period, became one of the team's leaders and He is one of the main idols of a large part of the Rubro Negra fans. Furthermore, Gávea's number 7 holds important titles with the Sacred Mantle and all of them are with his participation on the field. Among them, two Libertadores and two Brazilians.
While he has not yet started talks with Flamengo about renewing his contract, Everton Ribeiro has been receiving inquiries from some teams. In Brazilian football, Fluminense showed interest. Abroad, clubs in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and the United States have already sought information about the Mais Querido midfielder.
After the draw with Corinthians, Everton and the rest of the Rubro Negro squad are left waiting for the announcement of the arrival of the new coach. If negotiations with Tite come to fruition, Mais Querido's new coach could be a key player in the contract extension of Flamengo's number 7.
The 33-year-old midfielder was once in Rubro-Negro's plans, but never reached an agreement with the Rio de Janeiro club and Mengão's biggest rival
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Thiago Mendes is Vasco da Gama's new signing. Free on the market after the end of his contract with Al-Rayyan, from Qatar, the midfielder signed a contract with Cruzmaltino for two and a half seasons. The information was initially released by Venê Casagrande and confirmed by sources linked to the club . Despite not having made a recent offer, Flamengo is well aware of the name.
The midfielder was on the club's agenda on two occasions: 2021 and 2022. On both occasions, negotiations did not progress, either due to Lyon's financial demands at the time or due to a change of direction by the red-black board. Flamengo's first contact with Thiago Mendes took place in 2021.
The board led by Rodolfo Landim explored the possibility of a loan with an option to buy from Lyon. The French club, however, toughened up the negotiations and did not facilitate the release. Without success, Rubro-Negro ended up hiring Andreas Pereira. The following year, the talks resurfaced.
With Thiago Mendes' contract coming to an end, Flamengo's directors believed that it would be possible to move forward for a more affordable price. Lyon once again asked for financial compensation, frustrating the plans . The outcome was the arrival of Arturo Vidal. Now, in 2025, the story has a new chapter without Flamengo's participation.
Thiago Mendes, who is free on the market, was offered to Vasco and quickly approved by Fernando Diniz. The player is expected this Saturday (05) in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract until the end of 2027. Vasco's move is surprising due to the timing and the player's profile. At 33 years old, the midfielder arrives with the status of a starter and reference, betting on the experience acquired in Europe and Arab football.
The sale of Viníção to German football earns Rubro-Negro millions thanks to FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which rewards training clubs
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Flamengo secured around R$3 million with the transfer of midfielder Vinícius Souza to Wolfsburg, Germany. The German club paid 15 million euros (approximately R$95.8 million) to acquire the player from Sheffield United, England.
The amount allocated to Rubro-Negro is related to FIFA 's solidarity mechanism, which determines the division of 5% of the total value of international negotiations between the clubs that participated in the athlete's training between the ages of 12 and 23. As Flamengo had the player until he was 21, the amount to which it is entitled is 3.05%.
Officially announced on Wolfsburg's social media, Vinícius Souza was called "Garoto do Ninho" , in reference to his training at Mengão's youth academy. The contract signed with the German club will be valid until 2030, consolidating the new step in the 26-year-old athlete's career.
Vinição's performance, as he is known , throughout his time in Europe was marked by defensive consistency and good positioning, which caught the attention of the Bundesliga club. The expectation is that he will assume a relevant role in the Wolves' midfield in the coming seasons.
Born in Padre Miguel, a neighborhood in the west zone of Rio, Vinícius Souza began his career with Mengão's under-15 team in 2014. Promoted to the main squad in 2019, he had his first opportunity in the final minutes of a match in the Campeonato Carioca. That same year, he was part of the historic squad led by Jorge Jesus, winning the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles.
The moves are part of the board's strategy to expand Filipe Luís' options for the second half of the season
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Rubro-Negro decided to act strongly in the market after the Club World Cup and is looking for names that can qualify the squad. Jorge Carrascal , a 26-year-old midfielder who plays for Dynamo Moscow, was chosen to fill a long-standing gap: the lack of a direct replacement for Arrascaeta.
Despite the difficulties imposed by the Russians, who require bank guarantees to complete the deal, Flamengo is confident that the agreement will be concluded. The offer is around 12 million euros, approximately R$76 million, without bonuses for targets. Flamengo's proposal was structured in three installments, and the negotiations are centered on providing the guarantees required by Dynamo.
The Russians are showing some rigidity on this point, but the Brazilian club believes that the obstacles will be overcome in the coming days. Internally, there is optimism about the outcome. Carrascal's staff has already received the green light to move forward with the salary terms, and the player is looking forward to returning to South America, where he gained notoriety at River Plate.
The Colombian's arrival aims to fill a clear gap in the squad. Currently, Filipe Luís relies on De La Cruz in the creative sector, but the Uruguayan has been used more as a second midfielder. Arrascaeta, with a recent history of injuries, still does not have a reliable backup. Carrascal is seen as a player capable of maintaining the technical level when the number 14 is unable to play. With good ball handling, vision of the game and intensity, the midfielder fits the profile that the coaching staff is looking for.
In parallel with the negotiations with Dynamo, Flamengo also made progress in talks with Mikey Johnston , a 25-year-old striker who belongs to West Bromwich. The player is a bet by the board to strengthen the sides of the field and increase offensive competitiveness. José Boto, football director, identifies the signing as a market opportunity, and the move has the approval of Filipe Luís.