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Exclusive: Jorginho close to Flamengo? Negotiation depends on details of the European market

Negotiations with Arsenal depend on the signing of Zubimendi and the permanence of Thomas Partey to advance negotiations between the midfielder and Mais Querido

Jorginho could reinforce Flamengo in 2025 - photo: Arsenal
Jorginho could reinforce Flamengo in 2025 - photo: Arsenal

15 Jan 2025 | 11:59 |

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Midfielder Jorginho, currently at Arsenal, could be Flamengo's next reinforcement. According to information from journalists Pablo Raphael and Pablo Oliveira, from the profile JornalFla10, the Italian-Brazilian player welcomes the transfer to Mais Querido. However, the completion of the negotiation is linked to the English club's movements in the transfer market.


Arsenal is focused in reinforcing his midfieldand made an offer of 55 million euros to sign Martín Zubimendi, from Real Sociedad. If the Spanish club accepts the proposal, Zubimendi's arrival will allow the London team to release Jorginho, who has one of the team's highest salaries, around R$3.2 million per month (equivalent to £440,000).



This release would be essential to alleviate Arsenal's wage bill. Thus, < b>Jorginhowould have the chance to seek new challenges, and Flamengo appears as a promising destination for the player, who also plays for the Italian national team.



THOMAS PARTEY SITUATION COULD INFLUENCE NEGOTIATION< /b>

Another decisive point for output Jorginho is whether or not midfielder Thomas Partey will remain at Arsenal. If Partey is traded in this transfer window,Jorginho's departure could be made difficult, as coach Mikel Arteta will have to count on the Italian-Brazilian midfielder to make up the squad until the end of his contract. , in June 2025.

On the other hand, if Partey remains at the club Londoner, Jorginho will be freer to arrange his move to Rubro-Negro. This movement makes the current scenario favorable for CRF, which is attentive to market opportunities.


JORGINHO COULD BECOME THE HIGHEST PAID PLAYER IN BRAZIL

If the transfer to Flamengo is completed, Jorginho could become the highest paid player in Brazilian football. The midfielder currently receives one of the highest salaries in the Premier League, and Mengão will need to make a financial effort to guarantee his signing.

A The expectation is that, in the coming days, Arsenal will define the situation of Zubimendi and Partey, which could pave the way for the arrival of the reinforcement to the Rio team. If everything goes according to plan, Flamengo will gain a big name to strengthen the midfield this season.


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When will Pulgar return to Flamengo? There's already a forecast for the midfielder.

Chilean suffered a fracture in his right foot during the Club World Cup and is still recovering to return to the pitch for Mengão

Pulgar is expected to return to Flamengo after fracturing his right foot during the World Cup - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Pulgar is expected to return to Flamengo after fracturing his right foot during the World Cup - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

16 Ago 2025 | 15:45 |

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Flamengo has important reinforcements in the coming days. With De La Cruz, Danilo and Emerson Royal on coach Filipe Luís' list of players for the game against Internacional this Sunday (17), Mengão now has a practically empty medical department. But Erick Pulgar's situation still deserves attention .


A regular starter for Filipe Luís, the Chilean midfielder has been out of action since the FIFA Club World Cup. The good news is that his recovery is progressing well, and a return to training is expected. Pulgar is expected to return to action in the second half of September .


AND FOR THE LAWNS?


His return to action will depend on his fitness after a long layoff. Even if he doesn't return until October, the midfielder will still have a good run of matches , as the season doesn't end until December 21st.

WHAT HAPPENED?


Pulgar fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in the 4-2 loss to Bayern Munich in Orlando, Flamengo 's final World Cup match. He underwent surgery on July 3 and, after two weeks of rest, began physical therapy at Ninho do Urubu.

HOW IS YOUR PULGAR NOW?

The Chilean is no longer in pain and has been monitoring his progress through imaging tests. Between the 10th and 12th week after surgery, he will undergo a CT scan to assess fracture healing and then be cleared to safely return to training . After that, he will undergo further steps: running on the field, ball work, release from physical therapy, and finally, reintegration into the squad.



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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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