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FLAMENGO STADIUM: CAN CAIXA DISPUTE THE AUCTION VALUE? UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION
Rio de Janeiro City Hall confirmed, in a decree in the Official Gazette, that land intended by the club will be auctioned by public auction
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The expropriation of the Gasometer land, announced by Rio de Janeiro City Hall, was considered a fundamental step for Flamengo to advance in the construction project of its own stadium. Now, there are a series of steps and bureaucratic procedures to be completed.
“We are in a preliminary phase. Expropriation is an institute of administrative law, which serves the purpose of transferring the movable or real estate property of a private individual to the public authority for reasons of legal interest. Law 3365 of 41 regulates the cases in which expropriation is applicable and, among them, is for reasons of reurbanization and construction of a stadium. Therefore, it is clearly within the legal hypotheses. The publication of the expropriation decree in the Official Gazette begins this transfer process”, began Felipe Fonte, from FGV Direito Rio.
After the publication of the decree in the Official Gazette, Flamengo awaits the publication of the notice of bidding for the auction of the land, which belongs to Caixa Econômica Federal. The City Hall's decision came after Flamengo and Caixa failed to reach an agreement on the value of the 88 thousand square meter plot of land, in the São Cristóvão neighborhood, in the North Zone of Rio.
Professor Felipe Fonte explained in What is the position of Caixa Econômica Federal as of this decree, remembering that the company may contest the value defined by the municipality of the land.
“The municipality has a technical body that carries out an expert assessment. In this case, you have already done so to find out how much the property is worth. You will then arrive at Caixa and ask if you accept this amount as a form of payment. If Caixa says yes, the expropriation process is over, the property will be transferred and that's it," said Felipe Fonte, before addressing another possibility.
"If the answer is no, the municipality will have to file a lawsuit, which we call an expropriation action. The objective, in a very brief way, is to verify whether the price offered by the municipality is fair. In this process, there will be a judicial examination, where the parties will be able to indicate their respective technical assistants. discussed and a value will be reached that will be declared by the judge in a sentence. The transfer of the property will only occur when the municipality actually pays this amount fixed in the sentence”, he concluded.
The Gasmetro land was defined as “favorite location” by the Flamengo board for the project of its own stadium in 2022. Ease of access is a determining point for the decision, which evaluated other points in the city of Rio de Janeiro, such as Deodoro and Parque Olímpico, in Barra da Tijuca, both in the West Zone, but these options did not prove to be viable.
Gasologista is part of the Porto Maravilha Project region, an area that has received investment for urban revitalization for years. The location is close to the Novo Rio Bus Station and the recently opened Gentileza Intermodal Terminal, and to the city's main entrance roads, such as Linha Vermelha, Avenida Brasil and Ponte Rio-Niterói.
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Flamengo advances to sign Taty Castellanos, but Lazio imposes a high price in negotiations
High numbers clash with the Italian club's financial demands; the striker already has an agreement with the Rubro-Negro and could be transferred within days
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Flamengo is keeping an eye on the transfer market and could invest heavily to strengthen its attack. Following the controversy surrounding Pedro , the club is evaluating its options and has entered the race to sign Taty Castellanos, a forward for Lazio and the Argentine national team. The information was initially revealed by journalist Venê Casagrande.
FLAMENGO OPENS UP ABOUT NEGOTIATIONS
Valentín "Taty" Castellanos is 26 years old, Argentine, and currently plays for Lazio in Italy . A South American soccer sensation with notable stints at MLS clubs and Girona in Spain, the striker is known for his physical strength, intense movement, and eye for goal.
VALUES DEFINED AT THE TABLE
Lazio has indicated that it will only negotiate the player's transfer for €25 million—equivalent to approximately R$160 million at the current exchange rate. The amount is considered high by Brazilian soccer standards, but Flamengo is analyzing ways to make the investment viable. Castellanos and Flamengo have already reached an agreement: the contract length and base salary are aligned.
The Argentine, in fact, has reportedly expressed excitement about the possibility of playing in Brazilian football, specifically for the red-and-black team. The search for a new number 9 has intensified following the tension between Pedro and the club. The controversy surrounding the striker and assistant coach Filipe Luís has worsened the situation, and the player's departure is being considered behind the scenes. As a result, Castellanos's name has gained traction.
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5 points about Michael's negotiation: Flamengo only accepts a definitive sale
The player is on the radar of foreign clubs, but his departure depends on one clear condition: he will only be released in the event of a definitive offer.
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In recent days, a Middle Eastern team approached Flamengo with the intention of loaning Michael , but the Rio de Janeiro club's response was blunt: no . The proposal was rejected by president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP, who ruled out any possibility of releasing the striker on loan.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Flamengo "is only willing to do business if there are definitive offers." The board believes the striker still has a market and will only leave Ninho do Urubu if concrete financial compensation is received.
THE PLAYER ASKED FOR THE MOST LOVED ONE TO LEAVE
Michael, nicknamed "Little Robot" by the fans, has expressed his desire to leave. With limited space under Filipe Luís, the striker was not included in the squad for the last match against Santos and remained in Rio to treat ankle pain. Internally, he has already informed the coaching staff that he prefers to seek new surroundings.
FUTURE PROBLEMS
Despite this, Flamengo is being cautious. Michael's contract runs until 2028 and he earns one of the highest salaries in the squad, which limits his options on the market. One of the clubs monitoring the situation is Qatar's Al-Duhail, but no official offer has been submitted yet. The board is treating the situation cautiously. Although the player is considered negotiable, there is no rush to sell him.
Flamengo understands that Michael could be useful throughout the season if no advantageous offers emerge. Therefore, the refusal to loan him is strategic. The ideal scenario for Flamengo is to find a permanent buyer during this window, which would generate revenue and free up space on the payroll. However, with the Asian market still buoyant, the club has not ruled out further inquiries in the coming days.
Another name under the spotlight is Pedro . The number 9 is not having the best time at the club and was left out of the match against Santos after public criticism from coach Filipe Luís. His situation is seen as delicate . Palmeiras was even mentioned as interested, but ruled out any approach due to the game limit in the Brasileirão. Even so, negotiations with foreign clubs are still possible this window.
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Former Flamengo target could end up at Rio rival
Evander has a contract with Cincinnati until December 2027, and the North American club stipulated a value of 17 million euros to release him.
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After nearly signing with Flamengo last season, midfielder Evander, currently at FC Cincinnati in the United States, is in Botafogo's sights for the remainder of 2024. According to journalist João Van Boysen, the black and white club is competing for the signing of the 27-year-old player with Benfica in Portugal.
Evander's contract with Cincinnati runs until December 2027, and the North American club has set a fee of €17 million, approximately R$109 million, to release him. It's not yet known whether Botafogo intends to pay or negotiate a lower fee.
MIDFIELDER WAS TARGETED BY FLA
Revealed by Vasco, Evander was once in the plans of Flamengo's former management, who saw him as an immediate backup to Arrascaeta. At the time, however, negotiations with Portland Timbers, the club he played for before Cincinnati, ultimately fell through. Now, the midfielder's future is back on the Brazilian football radar.
EVANDER'S NUMBERS
- Evander, playing for FC Cincinnati in MLS, has the following numbers in 2025 (as of October, based on available information):Games: 28
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 14
- Shirt number: 10
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