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EITA! SANTOS IS STUDYING HIRING A FLAMENGO IDOL, WHO IS WITHOUT A TEAM

The player left Mengão at the end of 2023 and has been without a club since then. Fish wants to do physical assessments

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11 Abr 2024 | 11:03 |

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Santos agreed this Wednesday (10), the loan of defender Messias to Goiás, for the Series B dispute. Now, looking for a defender on the market, Rodrigo Caio could be the solution from coach Fabio Carille. The defender, who had been at Santos since the beginning of 2023 and has a contract until December 31, 2025, only played in the final minutes against Mirassol, in the Campeonato Paulista and was not in the plans.


With Messias' departure, the commission The technique must give more opportunities to young talents at the base, but must not stop seeking reinforcements for the sector. Thus, options begin to appear on the table. The Santos board is in talks with defender Rodrigo Caio, 30, who is currently without a club, according to the Meu Peixão portal. Santos is studying the signing of Alexandre Pato as well.


The player left Flamengo at the end of 2023 and has been without a club since then. Grêmio could be an option for Rodrigo Caio, after the departure of Bruno Uvini, but the negotiations have not progressed so far. His possible arrival at Santos would be under a productivity contract, after a thorough physical assessment, as reported by the portal. The defender also played for São Paulo and the Brazilian team.


During the period he was in Rio de Janeiro, the athlete suffered from several injuries, which kept him away from the field for a long time. Therefore, the board preaches great caution with the defender's physical issues. Throughout his career, Rodrigo Caio played on both sides of the defense, as a right-back and also as a midfielder, accumulating 349 games, 13 goals and six assists. The values ​​of a possible negotiation have not yet been disclosed.

It is also interesting to point out that, earlier this week, information emerged that Grêmio could be Rodrigo Caio's next destination. According to journalist Alex Bagé, known for covering the daily life of the Rio Grande do Sul tricolor, the defender already had a verbal agreement with the club. Bagé also highlighted that the player is completing a rehabilitation process after a knee procedure, aiming to resolve physical problems that have accompanied him throughout his career.




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Will Arrascaeta renew his contract with Flamengo? The Uruguayan addresses the issue at a press conference.

Discussions about a new contract between the number 10 and Mengão came to light at the beginning of the year, but the idea was left aside by the club.

Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Arrascaeta avoids talking about contract renewal with Flamengo in a press conference - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 14:00 |

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Flamengo is preparing to face Internacional this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. On Friday afternoon (15), Arrascaeta gave a press conference and avoided commenting on a possible contract renewal with the club.


Arrascaeta on renewing his contract with Flamengo: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it"


When asked about the matter, the number 10 replied: "At this moment, I wouldn't like to talk about it." The Uruguayan's contract with the club runs until December 2026, and Flamengo only intends to begin negotiations to renew his contract in early 2026. Starting in June of next year, Arrascaeta will be able to sign a pre-contract with any club for free if he doesn't reach an agreement to stay.


ARRASCAETA'S HIGHLIGHTS AT FLAMENGO

Since joining Flamengo in 2019, Arrascaeta has established himself as a key player . Initially wearing the number 14 jersey, he took on the number 10 after Gabigol's departure. To date, he has scored 87 goals and provided 98 assists in 328 matches, directly contributing to 185 goals for the club.


In the 2025 season, the Uruguayan is the team's top scorer, with 14 goals and nine assists in 38 games, adding 23 direct participations in goals so far , which made coach Filipe Luís treat the Uruguayan as the 'best player in Brazil' in a recent press conference.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (17), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Beira-Rio Stadium, for the 20th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere, on pay-per-view . Mengão is the leader of the Championship with 40 points, three more than Cruzeiro and one game less than the Minas Gerais team.



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Flamengo announces list of players to face Internacional with returns

Mengão will have strong reinforcements for the game against Colorado in Porto Alegre in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship

Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Nico De La Cruz is one of the returning players on Flamengo's list for the match against Internacional - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:36 |

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Flamengo released the list of players for the duel against Internacional in the 20th round of the Brasileirão this Sunday (17) at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) and the returns of Nico De La Cruz and Danilo were confirmed by the club . With that, the players are once again available to coach Filipe Luís after a long inactivity.


CHECK THE LIST
  • Goalkeepers: Rossi, Dyogo Alves, Matheus Cunha
  • Fullbacks: Alex Sandro, Ayrton Lucas, Daniel Sales, Emerson Royal, Varela, Viña
  • Defenders: Cleiton, Danilo, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira,
  • Midfielders: Allan, De La Cruz, Evertton Araújo, Jorginho,
  • Midfielders: Arrascaeta, Carrascal, Saúl, Victor Hugo
  • Attackers: Bruno Henrique, Everton Cebolinha, Juninho, Luiz Araújo, Michael, Pedro, Plata, Samuel Lino, Wallace Yan.
SURPRISES


Emerson Royal, who left the field in the first half against Internacional on Wednesday in the Libertadores Cup due to pain in his left ankle, is among those traveling to Porto Alegre for the Brasileirão match . Michael and Juninho also return to coach Filipe Luís's squad after a long absence. The number 23 has missed the Mais Querido's last three matches. The "little robot" has not been included in the squad since the draw with Botafogo on May 18.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro, who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a victory, Mengão will remain the sole leader of the competition .


SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION

Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up-to-date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.


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Training session defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão

Mengão travels this Saturday afternoon (16) to Porto Alegre where they face Colorado in the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship at Beira-Rio

Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Training defines Flamengo's starting lineup to face Internacional in the Brasileirão - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 13:00 |

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Flamengo is approaching the duel against Internacional , this Sunday (17), for the 20th round of the Brazilian Championship. This Saturday's activity (16) will be decisive, when coach Filipe Luís must define Mengão's starting team .


The final training session takes place at 9:30 a.m. (Brasília time) at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. The coach is expected to field a full-strength squad for the match. The likely lineup is: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Alex Sandro; Allan and Jorginho; Plata, Samuel Lino, Arrascaeta , and Pedro.


SITUATION IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP


Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 40 points, three ahead of second-place Cruzeiro , who still have a game in hand. In the 20th round, the Minas Gerais team visits Mirassol. With a win, Mengão will maintain its position as the sole leader of the competition.

SCHEDULE AND TRANSMISSION


Flamengo and Internacional face off at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio. The match will be broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view) and SporTV (pay-per-view). You can stay up to date with all the details of the match at Gazeta do Urubu.

REHEARSAL FOR WEDNESDAY?

This will be the second of three consecutive matches between Flamengo and Internacional . Mengão won the first leg of the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 1-0 at Maracanã last Wednesday, and the return leg will take place at Beira-Rio on the 20th, with Internacional needing only a draw to secure qualification.


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