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Edmundo, ex-Flamengo, opens up about the club's jewel: "Different..."

At just 20 years old, the player has stood out as Mengão's talisman in the Club World Cup, after scoring decisive goals from the bench

Wallace Yan becomes one of the pillars of Flamengo, the player is praised by former striker Edmundo (Flamengo)
Wallace Yan becomes one of the pillars of Flamengo, the player is praised by former striker Edmundo (Flamengo)

26 Jun 2025 | 10:09 |

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Flamengo's campaign in the Club World Cup has gained a new protagonist . Wallace Yan, a 20-year-old forward trained at Ninho do Urubu, has been making the most of every minute on the field and establishing himself as one of the most positive surprises in the squad. With two goals in the competition, the youngster has become the center of attention and, for Edmundo, could be decisive in the final against Bayern Munich.




Edmundo on Wallace Yan: "He is strong, finishes very well and has personality"



During his participation in a sports program , Edmundo did not spare praise for the red-black player's number 20. According to him, Wallace is a "plane" and has rare characteristics for a player his age. “He is strong, finishes very well and has personality. He doesn’t feel the game. He is a pure and unique talent,” said the former player.


WALLACE HAS A NEW DIRECTION IN THE MOST BELOVED

In Flamengo 's first two World Cup games, Wallace came on in the second half and scored. Against Chelsea, he paved the way for victory with a precise finish inside the box. Against LAFC, he scored again after a rehearsed play, which the striker himself revealed had been practiced with Jorginho.

ARRIVAL OF FLAMENGO IN THE WORLD CUP

His participation in the goals and his attitude on the field have earned Wallace the label of the team's "talisman." He is not a starter, but he has been a key player in the second half, changing the pace of the matches. For Edmundo, this could make a difference in the final.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany has been closely monitoring Flamengo . The expectation is that he will set up his defensive line focusing on the Brazilian team's main players. Still, the emergence of an alternative like Wallace is a concern for the German team. After the game against LAFC, Wallace revealed that the goal came from a play he had worked on with assistant Jorginho.

One of Wallace Yan's main characteristics is his physical strength. He has excelled in close quarters with experienced defenders, even though he is younger and has played fewer minutes. In addition, his accuracy in finishing has impressed the coaching staff. Despite his good form, Wallace has not yet earned a place in the starting lineup.


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Live: watch Samuel Lino's presentation interview at Flamengo

The striker has already made his debut in the match against Atlético-MG for the Copa do Brasil and will be presented to the press before the squad's training session, which will be broadcast

Samuel Lino will be officially presented by Flamengo this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu - photo: reproduction
Samuel Lino will be officially presented by Flamengo this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu - photo: reproduction

01 Ago 2025 | 12:05 |

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Flamengo will officially present its newest signing, striker Samuel Lino, this Friday (1st). Announced on July 29th, the player will be presented to the press at a press conference scheduled for 2:30 pm (Brasília time) at Ninho do Urubu. The event will be broadcast live on the club's official YouTube channel, Flamengo TV , moments before the red-black squad's training session.


Even before his formal presentation, Samuel Lino was already on the field for Mais Querido. The striker was brought on by Filipe Luís in the second half of the match against Atlético-MG , a first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16, played at Maracanã. Despite the 1-0 defeat, the number 16 stood out for his movement and intensity, being one of the most involved figures in the final stage.


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FILIPE LUÍS HIGHLIGHTS POTENTIAL

After the match, coach Filipe Luís commented on the new signing's performance and emphasized his importance to the team. "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," the coach stated, expressing confidence in the forward's impact in the upcoming matches.

FLAMENGO INVESTED MORE THAN R$140 MILLION

To secure Samuel Lino until December 2029, the Rio de Janeiro club signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with him. The negotiation with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) involved a fixed payment of €22 million, approximately R$143.6 million , plus the possibility of an additional €2 million in bonuses contingent on achieving established targets, which could increase the total investment.


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Former Flamengo player Wesley makes his debut for Roma and is a standout; see the numbers

The full-back took part in a friendly match during the Italians' pre-season and drew the attention of fans for his vigor

Former Flamengo player Wesley makes his debut with a Roma shirt during pre-season - Photo: Reproduction/Roma
Former Flamengo player Wesley makes his debut with a Roma shirt during pre-season - Photo: Reproduction/Roma

01 Ago 2025 | 11:43 |

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Negotiated with Roma in this transfer window , right-back Wesley said goodbye to Flamengo to fulfill his dream of playing in European football. And his debut with the new shirt took place this Thursday (31) , in a friendly against Cannes (FRA), where the Brazilian had a standout performance.


Wesley came on at halftime and played the entire second half . Despite playing only 45 minutes, the former Flamengo player led the team in tackles and duels won, earning praise from the Italian fans. Roma won the game 3-0, with goals from Ferguson, Dovbyk, and El Shaarawy.


HIGHLIGHT IN THE NUMBERS: WESLEY ON HIS DEBUT FOR ROMA
  • 47 minutes on the field
  • 2 interceptions
  • 6 disarms
  • 8 duels won (out of 9 played)
  • 1 foul committed
NEGOTIATION VALUE


Roma paid €25 million (approximately R$162 million) for Wesley, but the fee could reach €30 million (R$194 million) , depending on whether he meets the contractual milestones. Discovered by Flamengo , the full-back played 139 matches for the club, scoring four goals and providing six assists. After a patchy start, he ended his career as a regular starter and a fan favorite.

FLAMENGO REPLACES DEPARTURE WITH EMERSON ROYAL


To fill Wesley's shoes, Flamengo went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of AC Milan. The club invested €9 million (approximately R$58 million) for the 26-year-old full-back , who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract until December 2028. The player has already started training at Ninho do Urubu and is now part of the squad.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Ceará , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 36 points and has one game less than the runner-up, Cruzeiro.



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Carrascal appears at Maracanã to watch Flamengo and Atlético-MG

The Colombian is expected to be a key reinforcement for Filipe Luís's team, but bureaucratic issues with the Russian club have postponed his official presentation.

Jorge Carrascal watches Flamengo's game at Maracanã while the club finalizes documentation with Dynamo Moscow - photo: reproduction
Jorge Carrascal watches Flamengo's game at Maracanã while the club finalizes documentation with Dynamo Moscow - photo: reproduction

01 Ago 2025 | 11:26 |

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Colombian Jorge Carrascal, Flamengo's new signing, has not yet been officially presented to the fans, but he was present at Maracanã this Thursday (1), during the match against Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The player watched the match from one of the stadium's boxes, while awaiting the completion of the regularization process with Dynamo Moscow, his former club.


Carrascal was initially expected to be presented at the stadium itself, but the Russian club still has some pending bureaucratic procedures. Due to the six-hour time difference between Brazil and Russia, the documents needed to complete the signing didn't arrive in time.


Despite this, the athlete has already passed the medical exams carried out throughout the day, which indicates that the officialization of the link should happen during the afternoon of this Friday (01) . Colombian arrives to be an option to Arrascaeta at Flamengo .


CARRASCAL IS CONSIDERED AN IMPORTANT PIECE

At 26, Carrascal arrives as a key player in the coaching staff's planning . He can play both as a central midfielder and on the wings, offering versatility to the squad.


The club paid around €12 million (equivalent to R$77.5 million) to acquire the player from Dynamo Moscow. Due to the contractual dispute, the Colombian will only be able to make his debut after the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

NEGOTIATION INVOLVED MORE THAN A MONTH

Negotiations between the club's executives and the Russian club took over a month to complete. The initial proposal needed to be adjusted regarding the payment method before it was finally accepted by Dynamo.


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