FLAMENGO SHOWS INTEREST IN EUROPEAN FOOTBALL STAR, BUT WAITS FOR RENEWAL

Weeks ago, there was news indicating that Di María interests Flamengo. The star only has a contract with Benfica (POR) until June this year and his future is uncertain. Mais Querido has a philosophy of making investments to bring players with status, paying salaries and millionaire gloves. It was in this sense that Mengão sought to find out about the Argentine, according to the BolaVIP portal.

Still according to the organization, to play in South America, especially in Brazil, people close to the star understand that he needs to be convinced financially and also with a high-level sporting project. Di María receives around R$4.3 million at Benfica, that is, something far beyond the reality of any Brazilian and even South American club. Flamengo's board does not do this for any player .

The striker knows that the reality in Europe is different and there are those who guarantee that the player would accept to play for a big club in South America with a proposal of R$ 2 million per month. The Rio club has financial capacity to pay these amounts, given that it has an annual turnover of an incredible R$ 1.3 billion and Di María would bring impressive media, as well as market value. 

Despite already being a A veteran, the Argentine is well above average, takes good care of his physical aspects and rarely suffers serious injuries. He is a player who can change the status of any team. Flamengo, in turn, expects a more concrete position from the player's staff. If Benfica's departure is confirmed and there is any chance of signing him, Mengo will certainly try the player.

DI MARÍA ARRIVING AND GABIGOL LEAVING

Due to a ruling by the Court of Sports Justice, Gabigol was suspended for 2 years for allegedly trying to cheat the anti-doping test. The date of punishment becomes valid from the day of the incident and not from the trial. Therefore, Flamengo's number 10 must be out until April 2025.