EUROPEAN FOOTBALL STAR FACILITATES THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW REINFORCEMENT TO FLAMENGO

The Sinergia Rubro-Negra Group (SRN), made up of influential partners from Flamengo, held a meeting last Saturday (7), at the club's headquarters, located in Gávea. The main objective of the meeting was to promote fraternization among the participants, but, inevitably, club politics ended up dominating the discussions throughout the event.

The main topic that emerged during the meeting was the support of the SRN to Rodrigo Dunshee's candidacy for president of Flamengo. Dunshee, who currently holds the position of general and legal vice-president of the club, is a prominent figure in the red-black political scene. The group, made up of members who share an aligned vision regarding the club's management, sees in Dunshee a name prepared to take over Flamengo's leadership, especially considering the upcoming electoral cycle.

During the event, members of the SRN highlighted Dunshee's role in the current administration, remembering that he was a fundamental player in several legal achievements of the Flamengo in recent years. The group believes that his experience and proximity to the club's internal processes make him the ideal candidate to succeed current president Rodolfo Landim, whose tenure ends at the end of his term. 

Although the initial objective of the meeting was a celebration between the partners, it was inevitable that the conversations turned to Flamengo's political future. The club's presidential elections are approaching, and political groups are already beginning to articulate support and strategies. The SRN, being a strong group within the red-black political structure, has stood out for its organization and capacity to mobilize members.

Those present discussed, among other topics, the possible implications of a possible Dunshee's candidacy. His name has been circulating among members for some time, but now, with the explicit support of the SRN, his candidacy is gaining strength. The members highlighted that Dunshee is a name of continuity, someone who is already part of the current management and deeply knows the challenges and needs of the club. This, in the group's view, represents a positive point, as Dunshee could continue the projects started under the Landim administration.

Flamengo continues to debate whether to look for a replacement for Pedro, a striker who is recovering from an injury. The decision is complex, involving several variables ranging from the financial cost to the availability of players on the market. One of the main points under discussion is the high cost of a possible replacement. The club is aware that signing a center forward may require a significant investment, something that needs to be carefully evaluated within the team's current budget.

In addition, Flamengofaces the challenge of downtime of players available on the market. Many of the center forwards who are free for transfer come from long periods without playing, with recent injuries or prolonged absence from the field. This situation represents a risk, as the integration of a player who is not in the rhythm of the game may take longer and be less effective initially.

The club is also considering the limited number of viable options on the market. The scarcity of attackers who meet the criteria required by Flamengo – both in terms of quality and physical readiness – is a factor that further complicates the search for a suitable replacement. 

In this scenario, the management of Flamengo assesses whether signing a new player is the best solution or whether there are viable alternatives to deal with Pedro's absence, such as adjusting the tactical formation or promoting youth players. The final decision is still being studied, and the club needs to carefully consider all aspects before making a decision.

Flamengo agreed to sign Michael< /a>. The striker returns to the red and black after spending 2 and a half years with Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, who signed him after the player's good season in 2021 while still wearing the Sacred Mantle. Now, at 28 years old, the athlete returns with impressive numbers and many titles under his belt.

Michael appeared in 110 games, where he started 83 times, for the Saudi team, scored 22 goals and contributed 22 assists. The striker helped Al-Hilal win six titles during the period: two Saudi Leagues, two Saudi Arabian Super Cups and two Saudi King Cups. The numbers were released by the 'GE' portal.

Michael had already been used by the club, but his talent was enhanced when he met an old acquaintance, coach Jorge Jesus. JJ was the one who asked the Flamengo board to sign the striker in 2020, after the player was elected revelation of the Brazilian Championship. 2019 wearing the Goiás shirt.

Under Portuguese technical command, Michael started 90% of the matches he played (49 of 54) and was only left out of seven games in which Jorge Jesus was in charge of the team from 2023 and participated in the campaign of 34 consecutive victories, a world record. When saying goodbye to the striker in the 4-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, JJ took the player off the field in the 47th minute so he could have the opportunity to be applauded by the fans one last time.

Michael gets emotional in farewell

Michael posted it on his social media a message to say goodbye to the club and Al-Hilal fans. In the video, images and moves of the striker wearing the shirt of the greatest Saudi champion and where he thanks him for all the moments, good and bad, he had during his period in the Arab country.