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02 Jun 2025 | 12:23 |
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In Flamengo 's 5-0 win over Fortaleza this Sunday (1st) at Maracanã, Michael was one of the highlights of the match when he scored and showed signs of recovery in his performance. After the game, coach Filipe Luís praised the striker and revealed the efforts of the coaching staff to recover the best version of the player — as well as that of Everton Cebolinha .
Filipe Luís on Michael and Cebolinha at Flamengo: "They are both very important to us"
"Every player fluctuates, loses and gains confidence. There is a certain exhaustion in the tactical and technical part, and this leads to fluctuation. In Michael's case, I'm trying to get him and Cebolinha back to their best form . Cebola also had good games, but he came back from injury. Both are very important for us", assessed the coach in a post-match press conference.
Filipe also highlighted the excellent moment Michael was experiencing at the beginning of the season, before suffering a hamstring injury : "Until the first injury, he was one of the best in the squad. Untouchable. He started in the final against Botafogo and in almost every game of the year. He was in an extraordinary moment . He hasn't been at the same physical and technical level as before for a few months, but we are working to get him back," he added.
Despite recent speculation about a possible departure of Michael, Filipe Luís assured that he was not officially informed about any desire of the player to leave the club . According to the portal 'ge', the striker would have asked to be negotiated at the beginning of 2025, and Flamengo would be willing to listen to him in the middle of the year.
"Nobody told me anything. He also didn't tell me he wanted to leave. As long as he's here, I'm counting on him . Today we saw a great version of Michael again: he scored a goal, participated in the plays, he was very important," highlighted the commander.
Now, Flamengo turns its attention to the start of the Club World Cup . The debut is scheduled for June 16, against Espérance, from Tunisia, in the United States. The squad, however, will have a day off this Monday (2) after a tough sequence in the three main competitions in Brazil.
Right-back currently at Corinthians, he has attracted interest from English football and could generate future gains of 30% from the sale to Flamengo in 2026
07 Out 2025 | 18:42 |
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Flamengo could receive an unexpected boost to its coffers in 2026 with the potential transfer of Corinthians right-back Matheuzinho to clubs in England . The deal, if successful, would yield 30% of the sale price to Flamengo , a percentage that has remained unchanged since the transfer in 2024.
At the time, the São Paulo club acquired 60% of the player's economic rights for around €4 million , approximately R$21 million, while 10% remained with Londrina, the club where he trained. Flamengo made an immediate profit of R$12.8 million between the purchase and sale, but the real financial potential lies in future negotiations, should European interest materialize.
At Corinthians , the 23-year-old full-back excelled under Dorival Júnior and became a key player in the team's defense. Initially surrounded by suspicion, Matheuzinho demonstrated consistency and consistency, racking up standout performances throughout the season.
His performance has caught the attention of the international market. English clubs are already monitoring the player and preparing inquiries for the next transfer window. Although the names of the interested teams have not been disclosed, the player's value is evident , increasing the chances of future profits for Mengão.
Behind the scenes, the outlook is considered positive. The player's increased value and European interest could generate significant gains for Flamengo , in addition to keeping the club alert to the market and potential investment opportunities for future signings.
After losing 1-0 to Bahia, Mengão is looking to get back to winning ways in the next five rounds of the Brasileirão
07 Out 2025 | 15:49 |
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Flamengo suffered a 1-0 loss to Bahia, a result that complicated its position in the Brasileirão standings. In its last five matches, the "Mais Querido" has won only one , drawn three, and now has lost one, highlighting the team's need for an immediate response.
Coach Filipe Luís will have ten days to adjust the team before the next match, scheduled for October 15th against Botafogo. The FIFA break will be crucial, as most of Mengão's key players are not involved in international call-ups and can participate fully in training.
Flamengo reached agreements with the federations to protect its players. The club's medical department sent reports detailing the physical strain caused by the backlog of matches , particularly regarding players who could have been called up by Uruguay.
Therefore, the red-black team returns to the field on October 15th, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão , against Botafogo, at 7:30 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium. After the loss to Bahia, Flamengo occupies second place in the table with 55 points , tied with Palmeiras, who has the advantage in the number of victories.
The striker is experiencing a period of little participation at Mengão and is awaiting an offer from Al-Duhail to regain prominence in his international career.
07 Out 2025 | 15:08 |
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Striker Michael is facing a difficult period at Flamengo and may be close to a change of scenery. Not in coach Filipe Luís's plans, the player is awaiting an offer from Al-Duhail of Qatar, which is expected to resume negotiations in January. His staff believes that playing outside of Brazil is the best path for his career.
Michael hasn't played since June 24, when he came on for 31 minutes against Los Angeles FC in the Club World Cup. Despite recovering from ankle pain and training normally , he hasn't even been named on the bench.
In the last transfer window, Mengão included the striker on the list of available players. The only concrete offer came from Al-Ula, offering a one-year loan for $2.5 million with an option to buy at the end, but it was rejected by the Flamengo player himself.
Al-Duhail is interested in signing Michael for the 2026 season, betting he can regain the prominence he had at Al-Hilal before returning to Brazil. The team expects an official offer to be made early next year.
At Mengão, Michael is finding it difficult to play, as Bruno Henrique, Pedro, Plata, and Wallace Yan have been prioritized up front. The coach stated that the selections are purely technical and that the striker maintains good performance in training, but opportunities remain limited.
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