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30 Jul 2025 | 16:19 |
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Flamengo will be able to count on important reinforcements for the duel against Atlético-MG, this Thursday (1), for the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The full-backs Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas returned to training normally with the group and, if there are no complications, they will be available to the technical committee led by Filipe Luís.
Alex Sandro , who suffered an injury to his left thigh in the match against São Paulo on July 12, and Ayrton Lucas, who was hit by a blow that caused a deep cut on his left leg in the same game, have completed recovery stages and have been participating in ball activities since the beginning of the week.
Despite the improvement in both players' clinical conditions, the inclusion of Alex Sandro and Ayrton Lucas in the squad list will depend solely on the technical evaluation. In recent matches, the Mais Querido has relied solely on Viña at left-back and, in certain situations, has improvised with Léo Pereira. At right-back, after Wesley's departure, Varela was the only available player in the squad.
Another name buzzing behind the scenes at Mengão is right-back Emerson Royal. Recently officially introduced, the athlete's name has already been published in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) , making him eligible to make his debut. However, the player is still working to reach optimal fitness, having not played since January, when he suffered a right calf injury.
The last training session before the match is scheduled for Wednesday (31), when Filipe Luís will define the players involved in the match. The clash between Flamengo and Atlético-MG is scheduled for 9:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, and is worth a place in the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.
The full-back took part in a friendly match during the Italians' pre-season and drew the attention of fans for his vigor
01 Ago 2025 | 11:43 |
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Negotiated with Roma in this transfer window , right-back Wesley said goodbye to Flamengo to fulfill his dream of playing in European football. And his debut with the new shirt took place this Thursday (31) , in a friendly against Cannes (FRA), where the Brazilian had a standout performance.
Wesley came on at halftime and played the entire second half . Despite playing only 45 minutes, the former Flamengo player led the team in tackles and duels won, earning praise from the Italian fans. Roma won the game 3-0, with goals from Ferguson, Dovbyk, and El Shaarawy.
Roma paid €25 million (approximately R$162 million) for Wesley, but the fee could reach €30 million (R$194 million) , depending on whether he meets the contractual milestones. Discovered by Flamengo , the full-back played 139 matches for the club, scoring four goals and providing six assists. After a patchy start, he ended his career as a regular starter and a fan favorite.
To fill Wesley's shoes, Flamengo went to the transfer market and signed Emerson Royal, formerly of AC Milan. The club invested €9 million (approximately R$58 million) for the 26-year-old full-back , who signed a three-and-a-half-year contract until December 2028. The player has already started training at Ninho do Urubu and is now part of the squad.
Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (03), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), to face Ceará , at Arena Castelão, for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere. Mengão is the leader of the Brasileirão with 36 points and has one game less than the runner-up, Cruzeiro.
The Colombian is expected to be a key reinforcement for Filipe Luís's team, but bureaucratic issues with the Russian club have postponed his official presentation.
01 Ago 2025 | 11:26 |
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Colombian Jorge Carrascal, Flamengo's new signing, has not yet been officially presented to the fans, but he was present at Maracanã this Thursday (1), during the match against Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The player watched the match from one of the stadium's boxes, while awaiting the completion of the regularization process with Dynamo Moscow, his former club.
Carrascal was initially expected to be presented at the stadium itself, but the Russian club still has some pending bureaucratic procedures. Due to the six-hour time difference between Brazil and Russia, the documents needed to complete the signing didn't arrive in time.
Despite this, the athlete has already passed the medical exams carried out throughout the day, which indicates that the officialization of the link should happen during the afternoon of this Friday (01) . Colombian arrives to be an option to Arrascaeta at Flamengo .
At 26, Carrascal arrives as a key player in the coaching staff's planning . He can play both as a central midfielder and on the wings, offering versatility to the squad.
The club paid around €12 million (equivalent to R$77.5 million) to acquire the player from Dynamo Moscow. Due to the contractual dispute, the Colombian will only be able to make his debut after the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.
Negotiations between the club's executives and the Russian club took over a month to complete. The initial proposal needed to be adjusted regarding the payment method before it was finally accepted by Dynamo.
The 24-year-old Argentine, who previously prioritized staying in Europe, is beginning to open up to the Rubro-Negro's proposal after progress in negotiations between the clubs.
01 Ago 2025 | 11:13 |
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Fiorentina striker Lucas Beltrán has begun to reconsider the possibility of playing for Flamengo. Initially, the 24-year-old Argentine showed no interest in returning to South American football, focusing on continuing his career in Europe. However, with the agreement reached between the clubs, the player is now considering the chance to wear the Sacred Mantle with new eyes .
According to Italian news outlet Tutto Mercato Web, Beltrán is now analyzing the Rio de Janeiro club's offer more closely. Flamengo , for its part, has already agreed on terms with Fiorentina: a fixed fee of €12 million, plus €3 million for targets to be met, totaling a €15 million deal—approximately R$95 million at the current exchange rate.
With the deal agreed upon between the clubs, Rubro-Negro is now trying to convince the player to accept the transfer . According to the newspaper O Dia, a meeting is scheduled with the player's representatives in the coming days. The expectation is that the sports project will be enough to sway Beltrán and secure his arrival in Rio.
In the presented project, the club highlights its sporting prominence, international visibility, recent titles, and the competitiveness of its squad. Mengão 's strong performance in the market, having recently signed players like Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl Ñíguez, is one of the assets used to demonstrate that Brazilian football is attracting talent that previously prioritized the European continent.
The possibility of competing for major titles and playing for a club with a massive fan base and sporting ambition weighs heavily in favor of the striker's decision. Currently at Fiorentina, a mid-sized team in Italy, Beltrán isn't enjoying a moment of prominence . At Flamengo, he would have a place in one of the strongest teams in South America, which offers top-notch infrastructure and constant competition for national and continental titles.
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