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FLAMENGO MANAGER OPENS UP ON THE POSSIBLE TRANSFER OF GABIGOL TO CRUZEIRO

The Minas Gerais team dreams of signing the striker, who is in the final stretch of his contract

24 Jun 2024 | 07:32 |

In recent days it has been reported that Gabigol will receive a proposal from Cruzeiro. The team from Minas Gerais is just awaiting the definition of the player's judgment at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after punishment for alleged fraud in an anti-doping test. When asked about the striker's possible transfer to Belo Horizonte, Marcos Braz opened up about the situation.

"Pedrinho (Lourenço) is the president of Cruzeiro's SAF. I don't know who the (president) is with. Rodolfo) Landim talks about the other clubs. Anyway, if he sought out Landim, it's a matter from president to president. I don't know if it works or not, but if he does, since he contacted Landim, he's with the right person. the club's president. I can't speak, because I don't have that information (about the negotiation with Cruzeiro). mixed zone of Maracanã.

"There is no change. Gabigol's situation will be resolved in the most correct way possible, both on the club's part and on his own. I have no doubts. You have to be patient, calm. When I talk about resolving, you have several situations to resolve. Contract extension, stay, departure... What can I tell you, based on the relationship I have with him, we will deal with this matter at the right time. It's a delicate matter, an important player in Flamengo's history, we're counting on him today", added Braz.

GABIGOL CAN NOW SIGN A PRE-CONTRACT

Gabigol's bond with Flamengo will run until December 31, 2024. This way, the player will be able to sign a pre-contract with another team from next Monday, the first of July. /gazetadourubu.com/noticia/cbf-divulga-audios-do-var-em-penalti-sofrido-por-bruno-henrique-no-jogo-entre-fluminense-e-flamengo" target="_blank">Flamengo is in no rush to resolve the situation with the number 99 shirt and is still debating whether it is worth extending the contract with the athlete.

EXPCTATION TO BE A HOLDER

So, with Gabigol at provision, the Flamengo focuses attention on the clash against Juventude, next Wednesday (26). The Mais Querido striker lives with the expectation of being able to be a starter. The clash will take place at 8pm, at Alfredo Jaconi, in Caxias do Sul.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FLAMENGO MANAGER OPENS UP ON THE POSSIBLE TRANSFER OF GABIGOL TO CRUZEIRO