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CRAQUE IS ABOUT TO ARRIVE AT FLAMENGO AND ALREADY HAS A SACRED MANtle NUMBER DEFINED

Mais Querido's new reinforcement will arrive with a very important number for the club's history

Léo Ortiz and William Carvalho / Disclosure
Léo Ortiz and William Carvalho / Disclosure

05 Mar 2024 | 11:27 |

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Léo Ortiz is Flamengo's new player. The defender will sign a contract with Clube da Gáveafor five seasons, that is, until the end of 2028. Mais Querido, in fact, defined that the athlete will wear the number 3 shirt, left by Rodrigo Caio at the end of 2023.


Rodrigo Caio did not renew his contract with Flamengo at the end of 2023 and therefore left number 3 vacant at the club. For this reason, the board and Léo Ortiz discussed the possibility of using it, and the parties agreed on the new numbering for Léo Ortiz.




O Flamengo agreed to pay 7 million euros (R$37 million) to Red Bull Bragantino to have Léo Ortiz. Furthermore, Mais Querido agreed to pay a bonus to the Bragança team of 1 million euros (R$ 5 million) for goals to be achieved by the defender in the season, in the case of titles.


It is worth noting that, if registered on time, Léo Ortiz could be available for the semi-finals of the Campeonato Carioca. Flamengo will face Fluminense on Saturday (09), at Maracanã, in the state knockout stage. Thus, the return duel will take place on March 17, also at the 'Templo Sagrado', with no set time yet.

It is worth noting that Fabrício Bruno suffered a broken nose and the decision on his participation in the match will be defined during the training week at Ninho, David Luiz should be the starter for the next classic. The Brgantino star could be a good substitute on the field.


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Flamengo's U-20 World Cup hero goalkeeper receives praise from Taffarel in the National Team

Carlo Ancelotti called up the 18-year-old for the national team's training sessions in Teresópolis and the Mengão goalkeeper was praised by the world champion goalkeeper

Léo Nanneti, Flamengo's 18-year-old goalkeeper, was praised by Taffarel during the Brazilian National Team's training session in Teresópolis - photo: reproduction
Léo Nanneti, Flamengo's 18-year-old goalkeeper, was praised by Taffarel during the Brazilian National Team's training session in Teresópolis - photo: reproduction

05 Set 2025 | 19:02 |

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Coach Carlo Ancelotti has selected five athletes from the youth ranks of Rio de Janeiro clubs to participate in the Brazilian national team's training session in Teresópolis. Among those selected is Léo Nanneti, Flamengo's goalkeeper, who shone in the Under-20 Intercontinental Cup victory over Barcelona.


During a press conference, four-time world champion and current goalkeeping coach for the Brazilian national team, Taffarel , made a point of joking and praising the young Flamengo player. " I didn't like him. I didn't like him because in the first training session he asked me to put gloves on him (laughs) ," he said before concluding.


" You know those gloves that are really tight? You can put one on and you can't put the other on. He said, 'Professor, can you put the glove on with me?' I said, 'Get out of here now' (laughs). I'm a coach, I'm not a glove fitter," he said in a relaxed tone.


ADMIRATION OF TAFAREL BY YOUNG MAN

Tafarel then revealed his admiration for the youngster: " He's a really cool kid. I didn't even realize he was the goalkeeper in that final (of the U-20 World Cup). I was really happy he came here with us; he has great potential. I liked him, especially because he's an 18-year-old kid, but he already has a real professional attitude. I'm sure he'll bring a lot of joy to Flamengo," he concluded.


RED-BLACK PROMISE

Léo Nanneti, who came through Flamengo 's youth ranks since the U-9s, is considered one of the club's brightest prospects. A key player in the U-20 World Cup final, the goalkeeper saved two penalty kicks against Barcelona , securing the title for Mengão.


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Flamengo's multi-champion signs with Santos and reveals Neymar's support

On loan from Mengão until 2026, the 21-year-old midfielder will wear the number 29 shirt for Peixe and the player highlighted the star's message as a decisive factor.

Victor Hugo is presented at Santos, reveals Neymar's influence on his choice and highlights his versatility to play in different positions - photo: reproduction
Victor Hugo is presented at Santos, reveals Neymar's influence on his choice and highlights his versatility to play in different positions - photo: reproduction

05 Set 2025 | 17:05 |

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Santos officially presented, this Friday (5), midfielder Victor Hugo , 21 years old. The athlete, on loan from Flamengo until mid-2026, will wear the number 29 shirt and was received by idol Clodoaldo during the press conference . The “Cria do Ninho” highlighted that Neymar's message was decisive in his decision to play for the São Paulo club.


"They really had other options. From the moment Neymar sends a message, it makes a difference," the midfielder stated. He also revealed his admiration for the star: " Neymar was the one who made me fall in love with football when I was younger . I've always followed him closely. He's an idol to me. That really had an impact."


EXPERIENCE IN Türkiye


The athlete emphasized that his recent stint with Göztepe in Turkey helped improve his defensive performance. However, his desire now is to regain the attacking characteristics that marked his youth development. " In the youth academy, I was always number 10. [...] I have the ability to get forward to score goals. That's something I want to recover, to get forward more, to score more goals, " he projected.

FLAMENGO'S PROMISE


Victor Hugo is considered one of the most promising young players in the Mais Querido youth academy in recent years. Promoted to the main squad in 2022, he participated in the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores victories that year. However, he lost his place under Tite and ended up on loan. Now, at Santos, the youngster hopes to regain prominence and take a new step in his career.

Upon his return, he nearly agreed to a move to Famalicão-POR. The deal fell through, and the player even received a few minutes under Filipe Luís. However, he didn't win over the coaching staff and was underused.




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Uruguay coach thanks Flamengo for Arrascaeta's form: "They made a different player"

Celeste's number 10 scored a goal in the 3-0 victory over Peru, which secured a spot in the World Cup. Marcelo Bielsa highlighted the midfielder's recovery.

Flamengo player Arrascaeta scores in Uruguay's victory, guarantees a place in the World Cup and receives praise from Marcelo Bielsa - photo: reproduction
Flamengo player Arrascaeta scores in Uruguay's victory, guarantees a place in the World Cup and receives praise from Marcelo Bielsa - photo: reproduction

05 Set 2025 | 15:54 |

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Last Thursday (4), Uruguay beat Peru 3-0 at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo, securing their place in the next World Cup . Arrascaeta started and scored the second goal of the match, remaining on the field for 69 minutes. With the result, the Celeste Olímpica joins Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia and Paraguay as representatives of South America. Venezuela and Bolivia are already competing for a place in the play-offs.


After the victory, Marcelo Bielsa praised the midfielder's performance and highlighted the Gávea club's role in the athlete's recovery, as he had faced physical problems in recent years. The coach made a point of thanking the club's professionals for their work.


Regarding Arrascaeta, I would like to give special recognition to Flamengo's technical and medical staff, who have made Arrascaeta a different player this season, this year, than the one I initially knew ,” said Bielsa.


COACH PRAISES REGULARITY

Bielsa highlighted the player's development, emphasizing his importance to both the national team and the club. " Today, he's a player like I'd heard before. And only this year have I been able to see him in terms of his trajectory , what people say about him, and what he's done for the national team. He's very valuable, but what he does at Flamengo , playing twice a week, scoring goals, providing assists... He's a player who, in this form, is very good," the coach added.


ARRASCAETA'S NUMBERS IN THE SEASON

Enjoying one of the best moments of his career, the Uruguayan has played 42 games for Mengão in 2024, 37 of them as a starter. The midfielder has excelled in goalscoring and consistent performances, solidifying his position as a key player in the team's strategy.


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