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After closing a million-dollar sponsorship, Flamengo dreams of a 'super signing'
18 Ago 2025 | 12:57
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After the Brazilian Championship victory over Internacional, coach Filipe Luís opened up about the physical development of Saúl , the Spanish midfielder who has been gaining ground at Mais Querido. The coach explained that the athlete's recovery requires patience , but highlighted his performance in the match played at Beira-Rio.
"Saúl had an excellent game. When he joined Flamengo , he wasn't training with any other team and was on vacation. Until he got back to fitness, I tried to give him minutes . This defensive midfielder role is so important on my team ; it's the heart of the team and demands a lot," he said at a press conference.
During the interview, Filipe Luís emphasized that it's not easy for an athlete to return to competitive rhythm after being sidelined. Still, he assessed that Saúl showed significant improvement: " It's not easy to come in and play, but I felt he was ready, and he significantly raised the team's level (against Inter)."
The midfielder himself also commented on his physical condition upon leaving the field. In an interview, the player revealed he was satisfied with his performance, but aware that he still needs to improve. " I felt good, but there are still a few things I need to do to be 100%. But this also gives me the confidence to help the team more with each game. We played a great, solid game. I'll feel better with each game," said Saúl.
Rubro-Negro returns to the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Internacional again, this time for the second leg of the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores. The fight for a place in the quarterfinals should count on the presence of Saúl, who fights for position with Allan.
Italians present an offer of 35 million euros for Rodrigo Muniz, and the former Brazilian club could profit more than R$68 million from the deal.
18 Ago 2025 | 13:58 |
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Atalanta, from Italy, remains firmly interested in signing Rodrigo Muniz, who came through the Rio de Janeiro club's youth ranks. The Italian club put forward a €35 million (approximately R$227.5 million) offer to buy the striker from Fulham, England. However, the English board declined the offer, as they expect to negotiate the striker for even higher fees.
Even without directly participating in the negotiations, Flamengo closely monitors market movements. This is because it retains 25% of the rights to any future sale of the player , in addition to the 5% stipulated by the training club mechanism.
If Atalanta's offer were accepted, the Brazilian club would pocket R$68.2 million . It's worth noting that Muniz scored in Fulham's Premier League debut, drawing the match against the Brighton club.
The striker has a contract with Fulham until June 2026 and has been attracting attention from other Premier League giants. In recent months, names such as Tottenham, Newcastle, and Leeds United have emerged as potential interested parties in signing him.
While monitoring the international market from afar, Flamengo remains focused on the ongoing competitions. The team led by Filipe Luís takes the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), against Internacional, at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores.
On the rise in Brazilian football, Gabriel Brazão is attracting interest from major clubs, but Santos maintains a firm position and rejects million-dollar offers
18 Ago 2025 | 13:41 |
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According to information from UOL, Rubro-Negro presented an offer of seven million euros (approximately R$45 million) for 60% of the economic rights of Gabriel Brazão, Santos' standout goalkeeper in 2025. Despite the significant amount, the Santos board chose not to advance in the negotiations.
"I received the offer, I left it with the club, and the club took the direction it thought best. I'm happy here (at Santos), and I want to bring joy to Santos fans again. I'm with the club until the end and I'll keep working," Brazão declared.
Early in the afternoon of this Monday (18), Gazeta do Urubu once again sought sources from the board about the case. Therefore, people linked to Flamengo revealed that the athlete is being monitored, but there was never an official proposal.
With 33 appearances in 2025, Gabriel Brazão has established himself as a key player in the Santos squad . The board, which has already released João Paulo on loan to Bahia, considers it crucial to keep him at least until the end of the season, even with the pressure from major clubs.
The move comes at a time of transition at the goalkeeper position in Flamengo 's squad. With Matheus Cunha confirmed to be leaving for Cruzeiro starting in 2025, the board is looking for market options to strengthen the position and keep the squad competitive.
Amid Matheus Cunha's departure to Cruzeiro, the board is monitoring possibilities and looking for alternatives to reinforce the goalkeeper position in the squad.
18 Ago 2025 | 13:30 |
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Goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, currently with Santos, revealed that he has received an official offer from Flamengo . Despite the interest, the goalkeeper assured that he is committed to the São Paulo team in its fight against the relegation zone.
— I received the proposal, I left it with the club, the club took the direction it thought best, I'm happy here (at Santos) and I want to bring joy to the Santos fans again. I'm with the club until the end and I'll keep working — said the player after the 6-0 defeat to Vasco, this Sunday (17).
The search for a new goalkeeper gained momentum after Matheus Cunha's departure was confirmed, having signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro . Without a place in Filipe Luís's squad, the 22-year-old will reinforce the Minas Gerais club starting in 2026. This move forces the board to consider new names to fill the roster.
The squad already features Agustín Rossi, a solid starter, as well as two talents who came through the youth academy. Dyogo Alves, 21, has been a consistent option on the bench , while Léo Nannetti, just 17, has already appeared in the squad for some Mengão matches this season.
While defining the future of the goalkeeper position, the team managed by Filipe Luís remains focused on the continental competition. Rubro-Negro faces Internacional again this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at Beira-Rio, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. After winning the first leg 1-0, at Maracanã, the club has the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.
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