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14 Nov 2024 | 14:33 |
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The future of Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, is once again a hot topic in the Brazilian football transfer market. The Flamengo striker, with a contract until December 2024, is the target of interest from two big teams: Santos and Cruzeiro. The dispute for the player promises to heat up behind the scenes of national football, with attractive financial proposals and the athlete's desire to return to one of his home clubs.
Gabigol, who has established himself as one of the greatest scorers in Brazilian football, has already aroused the interest of several clubs throughout his career, and now, with the end of his contract with Flamengo, he is coveted by Santos and Cruzeiro. At 28 years old, the striker is a fundamental part of the red and black squad, but the possibility of a transfer is already starting to take shape.
SANOS' INTEREST IN REPATRIATING GABIGOL
Santos, the club where Gabigol began his professional career,is one of the main interested parties in having the striker back. The president of the São Paulo club, Marcelo Teixeira, officially confirmed that there was contact with the player's representatives and that a formal proposal was made. Santos is betting on the strong emotional connection between Gabigol and the fans, in addition to his successful record at the club, to convince the player to return to Vila Belmiro.
Gabigol is one of the greatest idols in Santos' recent history, having been instrumental in winning titles and the team's rise to the top of Brazilian football. This deep connection with the club and the city of Santos is one of the assets that Peixe's board of directors seeks to use to attract the attacker back. However, Santos faces financial difficulties and needs to reconcile its sporting project with budgetary reality, which makes negotiations more complex.
CRUZEIRO MAKES GENEROUS OFFER, BUT MAINTAINS LIMITS ON NEGOTIATION
< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">In Belo Horizonte, Cruzeiro is also eyeing the signing of Gabigol, aiming to strengthen its squad for next season. The Minas Gerais club, which has been seeking to regain its greatness in Brazilian football, presented a tempting proposal, with a salary of R$1.6 million per month and gloves worth R$500,000 per month. The proposal was considered quite attractive, especially at a time when Cruzeiro was recovering on the national scene.
However, a Cruzeiro's board, under the leadership of Ronaldo Nazário, was clear in its stance: it will not enter into an endless financial dispute. The celestial club made it clear that it is not willing to participate in an auction for Gabigol and will maintain its firm proposal, without exceeding the budget established for reinforcement. Cruzeiro's strategy is to guarantee the signing of important players within sustainable financial limits, without compromising the team's future.
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EXPECTATIONS FOR GABIGOL'S FUTURE: FLAMENGO OR NEW CHAPTER
Gabigol's future remains uncertain, but one thing is certain: he will have attractive options to decide his next team. If the decision depends on financial issues, both Santos and Cruzeiro are ready to do everything possible to count on the striker. However, Gabigol's strong emotional bond with Santos could weigh on his choice, although the figures offered by Cruzeiro are difficult to ignore.
The Argentine team begins training at Fluminense's training center and should play more defensively at Maracanã against Mengão this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm
17 Set 2025 | 15:15 |
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Estudiantes is already in Rio de Janeiro for the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Flamengo , scheduled for Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Argentine team trained at Fluminense's facilities , preparing for the decisive duel.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez tested a more conservative formation, including an extra defensive midfielder in midfield, as a strategy to contain Flamengo's attacks. According to Radio Província 1270 in La Plata, the change could result in only one striker on the field , demonstrating a more solid defensive posture.
Estudiantes ' likely lineup for the clash includes: Muslera; Gómez, Nuñez, Rodríguez, Arzamendia; Ascacibar, Piovi, Amondarain, Medina, Tiago Palacios; Carrillo.
It's not yet clear whether Piovi will play as an extra midfielder or be replaced by Castro . Amondarain, despite being an attacking midfielder, could drop back and act as a third midfielder, depending on Domínguez's strategy in recent training sessions.
With the prospect of a more closed Argentine team, Flamengo, under the command of Filipe Luís, will have to work hard to break down Estudiantes' defense and seek a positive result in the first leg of the Libertadores quarterfinals.
Rubro-negro evaluates changes in the starting lineup for the clash with the Argentine team this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm, for the Libertadores
17 Set 2025 | 14:49 |
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Up front, Bruno Henrique is recovered and available to play, expanding coach Filipe Luís's offensive options. Plata and Luiz Araújo are also options at wing. Léo Ortiz returns to the defensive system after missing the match against Juventude.
A possible Flamengo lineup for Thursday has: Rossi; Emerson Royal (or Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Ayrton Lucas (or Viña); Allan (or De La Cruz), Saúl and Arrascaeta; Plata, Pedro (or Bruno Henrique) and Samuel Lino.
According to information gathered, the club's coaching staff is likely to opt for midfielder Jorginho, who is recovering from a muscle edema. Although he is fit to play, the club does not want to risk losing him for an extended period.
Without Jorginho, coach Filipe Luís is evaluating the best alternatives for the position. De La Cruz and Saúl are the main candidates to form a partnership with Saúl in midfield . The coach will lead the final training session before the match on Wednesday (17) to determine his replacement.
Another confirmed absence is left-back Alex Sandro, who is nursing a calf injury and will be unfit to play. Ayrton Lucas and Matías Viña are competing for the starting spot on the left wing.
Conmebol announces changes to the VAR process and will now be valid for the duel between Mengão and the La Plata club in the quarterfinals
17 Set 2025 | 14:10 |
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Conmebol announced this Tuesday (16) an important new development for the quarterfinal stage of the Libertadores . From this stage onwards, the main referee will immediately communicate his decision to the entire public present at the stadium , ensuring greater transparency in the arbitration process.
This measure has already been used in the organization's competitions. In the 2024 Recopa Sudamericana, for example, the rule was applied experimentally . Now, it officially returns for the decisive matches of the Copa Libertadores.
The first duel between Flamengo and Estudiantes takes place this Thursday (18), at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). The stadium will have a full house: All tickets were sold in advance , guaranteeing an estimated audience of around 69 thousand people.
The return leg is scheduled for September 25th in La Plata, Argentina, also at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). It will be broadcast on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) . Fans can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.
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