FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER EXPLAINS WHY GABIGOL DELAYED ANTI-DOPING: "HE HAD ALREADY STARTED TRAINING

Youngster Lorran is very close to leaving Flamengo for Pisa in Italy on loan. Negotiations have progressed in recent days and have included a detail that could determine the midfielder's future: an obligation to buy clause .

Under the agreement, the Italian club will pay €500,000 (approximately R$3.1 million) for the loan until the end of 2026. If Lorran starts at least 50% of the matches during that period, Pisa will be obliged to acquire him permanently for €4 million (approximately R$25.3 million).

If the target isn't met, the Italians will not be obligated to do so, but they can exercise the right to purchase the player for the same amount. In both scenarios, Pisa would retain 50% of the economic rights, while Flamengo would retain the other half, ensuring the possibility of profit on a future transfer . This information was revealed by journalist Venê Casagrande.

TRIP THIS WEEK

With the documentation already exchanged between the clubs, the expectation is that the deal will be officialized in the coming days . If there are no legal obstacles, Lorran should travel on Thursday (28) to introduce himself to the new club.

A product of Ninho, the midfielder played 36 matches for Flamengo's first team, including 27 in 2024, scoring two goals. In 2025, he was reinstated to the U-20s and no longer had a place in Filipe Luís's squad . His last appearance for the senior team was in May, when he came on as a second-half substitute against Botafogo-PB at Maracanã in the Copa do Brasil.

MEANWHILE, THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES

While taking care of the youngster's transfer, Flamengo focuses its efforts on the duel against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . The game will be on Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Mais Querido leads the competition, while the Gauchos occupy the 14th position.

Even on a rare Monday for football, Flamengo made history at Maracanã . In front of more than 60,000 fans, the Red-Black team crushed Vitória 8-0 in a match valid for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. It was one of the most remarkable performances of the season.

On Tuesday (26), the squad was given a day off, but this Wednesday (27) the players will return to Ninho do Urubu , where Filipe Luís will lead training at 9:30 am (Brasília time), starting preparation for the next challenge in the Brazilian Championship.

HOW WAS THE ROUTING?

Flamengo dominated from start to finish, giving their opponents no chance . Goals came from Pedro (3), Arrascaeta, Samuel Lino (2), Luiz Araújo, and Bruno Henrique, who converted a penalty. In addition to their attacking prowess, their defense also shone, securing a clean sheet.

WHAT'S THE NEXT GAME?

The Mais Querido 's next commitment will be on Sunday (31), again at Maracanã, against Grêmio, for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . The ball rolls at 4 pm (Brasília time) and the match will be broadcast on Rede Globo (open TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view).

FOLLOW THE LEADER!

With this historic victory, Flamengo reached 46 points, maintaining a four-point lead at the top . The team also maintains the best records in the competition: 44 goals scored and only nine conceded in 20 matches.

With no room in Filipe Luís's squad, striker Juninho is close to leaving Flamengo . The player expressed his desire to return to Qarabag in Azerbaijan , the club where he enjoyed a successful career before joining Flamengo. The information was published by the RTI Esporte portal.

CLASSIFICATION SEEN AS NECESSARY

Signed in January, Juninho failed to live up to expectations and lost his place in the 2025 season . According to the report, the deal depends on Qarabag's performance in the Champions League preliminary round.

The Azerbaijani team faces Ferencváros, from Hungary, after winning the first leg 3-1 away from home . To advance, they can lose by up to one goal in the return leg, scheduled for this Wednesday (27), at 1:45 pm (Brasília time).

FLAMENGO PREFERS TO SALE, QARABAG WANTS A LOAN

Qarabag wants to sign Juninho on a season-long loan until June 2026. However, the red-black board prefers a permanent deal , as the striker is not in Filipe Luís's plans. For Flamengo , the striker scored only three goals, including one in the Campeonato Carioca final, but was unable to establish himself in the first team.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

While Juninho remains at Filipe Luís's disposal, Flamengo prepares for the next game in the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (31) at 4 pm (Brasília time), Mais Querido receives Grêmio at Maracanã for the 22nd round of the competition.