EXCLUSIVE: DESPITE THE INTEREST, FLAMENGO IS NOT MOVEMENT TO REPATRIATE MICHAEL

Recently, there were rumors that Nicolás De La Cruzcould be dissatisfied at Flamengo and that a possible return negotiation to River Plate would be underway. This information was quickly refuted by the player's staff. According to an official statement, “there are no negotiations with River” and the player is fully focused on his goals at Flamengo, always seeking to contribute effectively to the Rio team.

In addition to denying the negotiations, the player's staff reinforced that De La Cruz is not unmotivated with Flamengo. Instead, the athlete's only concern is the desire to be able to help the team even more. According to his representatives, the midfielder is committed to maintaining his performance and continuing to act with maximum dedication, looking for opportunities to contribute to the club's goals this season.

 DE LA CRUZ  DOESN'T WANT TO LEAVE THE CLUB 

To clarify the positioning of the player, the team of De La Cruzmade a point to detail your commitment in a statement. According to the staff, “the only thing that saddens Nico is not being able to help more”. The statement highlights the feeling of responsibility and the desire to continue helping Flamengo on the field, reinforcing that the athlete remains motivated and committed to his journey with the club.

Nicolás De La Cruz arrived at Flamengo as a strategic signing, with the expectation of adding quality to the midfield. Since then, the Uruguayan midfielder has dedicated himself to meeting the expectations of the board and fans, showing consistent football. Even with some difficulties on the field, the player has demonstrated professionalism and commitment to the red-black club's objectives.

Although River Plate has been touted as a possible destination for De La Cruz, his representatives have denied any ongoing talks or negotiations. The player's intention is to remain at Flamengo and further strengthen its participation in the club. This positioning confirms the midfielder's commitment to helping the team achieve its goals, reiterating that he is satisfied and motivated with his journey in Brazilian football.

In a decisive match at Maracanã, Flamengo defeated Atlético-MG 3-1 in the first match of the Copa do Brasil final. With two goals from Gabigol and one from Arrascaeta, Mais Querido can now even be defeated by a goal difference in the return game and still take the title. The victory consolidated CRF's position in the competition and increased expectations for the next clash, which will decide the champion.

After the victory , Uruguayan midfielder Arrascaeta expressed his affection and commitment to Mengão in a post on social media. In his message, accompanied by an image commemorating his goal, Arrascaeta highlighted the support of the fans and mentioned the expectation for the decisive game. The tendency is for the player to be rested in the next match of the Brasileirão, aiming to be in full physical condition for the second leg of the Copa do Brasil.

FILIPE TALKS ABOUT GABIGOL'S PHYSICAL ISSUES

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Coach Filipe Luís praised the commitment of the Uruguayan, who has been performing despite physical limitations. For the coach, Arrascaeta is an example of a player who puts the team above his own pain.

Filipe Luís recognized the sacrifice of the midfielder, who has been playing with a knee problem, postponing surgery to help the team. “Since I arrived, I have seen Arrascaeta playing with sacrifice, putting Flamengo above everything else”, commented the coach. According to him, this stance is “laudable” and demonstrates how fundamental Arrascaeta is to the group.

RETURN GAME DEFINE BRAZILIAN CUP CHAMPION

The big decision of the Copa do Brasil between Flamengo and Atlético-MG will take place next Sunday (10), at 4pm, at Arena MRV, in Belo Horizonte. With the advantage obtained at Maracanã, CRF could even lose by a goal difference and still win the fifth championship. If Atlético-MG wins by two goals, the title will be decided on penalties. The red and black fans are eagerly awaiting the title, which would crown the team's performance this season.

Last Sunday, one day after formalizing his departure from Fluminense, left-back Marcelo was present to watch his son's game , Liam, in the under-10 classic between Flamengo and Fluminense.

The match, valid for the Edilson Silva Cup, took place at CT das Vargens and ended in victory for Flamengo 2-0. Despite remaining linked to Fluminense, 9-year-old Liam started the match on the bench, being called on to come on 25 minutes into the second half, just before the final whistle, in a match lasting just 30 minutes per stage. .

TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT WITH FLUMINENSE

The termination of the contract between Marcelo and Fluminense took place on Saturday (2), at CT Carlos Castilho. The decision was made after a disagreement with coach Mano Menezes, which worsened a relationship that was already frayed.

The decisive episode occurred at the end of the last match at Maracanã, when Marcelo, upon receiving instructions to replace Lima, apparently made a comment that displeased Mano Menezes. Irritated, the coach decided not to proceed with the substitution and asked the player to return to the bench. Mano, however, did not detail the content of Marcelo's speech, he just stated that he did not approve of what he heard.

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RELATIONSHIP WITH FLUMINENSE COMES TO AN END AFTER CONFLICT

After the termination, Marcelo attended his son's game and was heavily harassed by children from both teams, who took advantage of the former Fluminense player's presence to take photos and ask for autographs. In the images shared on social media, Marcelo, wearing sunglasses and smiling, showed sympathy for the young athletes.

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