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Bruno Spindel, the club's director of football, has demonstrated a diverse approach in building his squad. In an exclusive interview, Spindel highlighted that the club's policy is not tied to exorbitant values or European geography. For Flamengo, looking at the continent itself is a solid strategy. Signing South American players is a practice that has proven to be effective. Names like Arrascaeta and Bruno Henrique, both from South America, reinforce the view that talent knows no borders.
Flamengo's foray into North American Major League Soccer (MLS) highlights its search for talent in different parts of the globe. Luiz Araújo, a name that gained prominence in MLS, is a concrete example of this global perspective. The Rio club understands that the quality of the player is not limited only to traditional European leagues.
Contrary to the logic that associates big clubs with big numbers, Flamengo also invests in low-cost players. A notable example is the acquisition of Fabricio Bruno, a player who, even with a more modest investment, contributed to the team's success. Spindel highlights that the club is not guided solely by market values, but rather by the effective contribution that each player can offer.
Flamengo's football director is emphatic in stating that the club has no bias in your choices. Hiring policy is not shaped by external influences, such as pressure from businesspeople. “Flamengo does the planning and goes after the players that interest Flamengo and whoever the manager is,” says Spindel. This approach highlights the club's independence in decision-making, ensuring that choices align with Flamengo's goals and values.
Bruno Spindel's report highlights a holistic approach in building Flamengo's squad. Investing in players of different profiles, origins and costs is a strategy that aims to strengthen the team in a comprehensive way. The search for talent goes beyond European borders, demonstrating that Flamengo is attentive to the global football scene. With an independent stance from external influences, the club reinforces its commitment to excellence and building a solid team for the challenges that arise.
This was not the first time that Lucas Moura tried to intervene in negotiations to strengthen São Paulo. He also contacted other players
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São Paulo attacking midfielder Lucas Moura revealed that he made efforts to bring left-back Alex Sandro to the São Paulo team before his transfer to Flamengo. In an interview with the program "Globo Esporte", Lucas said that, upon hearing the rumors about Alex Sandro's possible arrival at São Paulo, he contacted the player in an attempt to convince him to sign with the São Paulo club.
"I tried every way
"When Alex Sandro went to Flamengo, there were rumors that he was coming to São Paulo. I tried everything : 'So, how are you?' But, unfortunately, it didn't work. I have to use social media to help the club I work for," said the player.
Despite Lucas's efforts, Alex Sandro chose to sign with Flamengo. The left-back, who ended a nine-season cycle at Juventus, was announced by Rubro-Negro in August 2024. Factors such as Flamengo's sporting project, the financial offer and the presence of old acquaintances , such as coach Tite and defender David Luiz, who were at the club at the time, weighed in on the player's decision.
With that, São Paulo did not run out of options for left-back. The club signed Enzo Díaz and Wendell to reinforce the position, solving the shortage in the sector.
LUCAS DID THE SAME WITH OSCAR
This was not the first time that Lucas Moura tried to intervene in negotiations to reinforce São Paulo . He also contacted Oscar, who was a target of Flamengo in several windows, to probe the possibility of returning to the club.
“Lucas sent me a message too. He wanted to know if it would work out or not, he sent me a message. We made a great partnership at the base,” said Oscar, to SPFC Play.
Flamengo and São Paulo faced each other in the pre-season, in a friendly match in the USA, which ended in a goalless draw. The teams will face each other twice in the Brasileirão.
Grêmio will be the next team to face Fla in the third round of the Brazilian Championship and will be coming off a defeat at Castelão to the recently promoted team from Serie B, Ceará.
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This Saturday, in the second round of the Brazilian Championship, Grêmio was defeated by Ceará by 2-0, at Castelão. Pedro Raul and Matheus Araújo scored the goals in the victory for the Ceará team. The team will face Flamengo in the competition.
With the result, Grêmio remains at three points and drops to sixth place, but could be overtaken as the round progresses. Ceará reached four points, temporarily taking second place in the table, behind only Corinthians, who beat Vasco 3-0.
Before facing Flamengo in the Brasileirão, on the 13th, in Porto Alegre, the tricolor gaúcho turns its attention to the Copa Sul-Americana. Next Tuesday, at 7 pm (Brasília time), the team led by Gustavo Quinteros will host Clube Atlético Grau-PER, at the Arena, for the second round of the group stage.
Before facing the team from Rio Grande do Sul, Rubro-Negro also has an intense sequence of commitments. Filipe Luís' team faces Vitória this Sunday (6) for the Brazilian Championship, and on Wednesday (9) they face Central Córdoba, for the second round of the group stage of the Libertadores.
The Mais Querido has the return of four players, who were spared in the Libertadores; the match will be on Sunday night (6)
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Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (6), in a match against Vitória, for the 2nd round of the Brasileirão, at 6:30 pm, at Barradão. The Mais Querido is looking for its first victory in the competition, having drawn 1-1 with Internacional, in the Championship debut. See below where to watch live and probable lineups.
Flamengo comes to the clash against Vitória after a triumph in the Libertadores, against Deportivo Táchira, in Venezuela and a draw with Internacional in the opening match of the Brasileirão. The team from Bahia lost 2-1 to Juventude, at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium.
Therefore, the red-black fan who wants to watch the Mais Querido in another match will only have one option. That's because, only the Premiere, pay-per-view.
Probable line-up for Vitoria: Lucas Arcanjo; Cáceres, Neris, Zé Marcos and Hugo; Baralhas, Willian Oliveira and Ronald (Matheuzinho); Gustavo Silva, Wellington Rato and Janderson.
Flamengo's likely line-up: Agustín Rossi; Wesley, Leo Ortiz, Leo Pereira and Alex Sandro; Erick Pulgar Gerson and Arrascaeta; Luiz Araújo (or De La Cruz), Gonzalo Plata and Bruno Henrique.
Vitória: Vitória will have Renato Kayzer, the team from Bahia's newest signing. As for the absence, the team from Salvador will not be able to count on Carlinhos, ex-Flamengo, since the fine to field him was not paid.
Flamengo: On Flamengo's side, Filipe Luís has the reinforcements of Gerson, Wesley, Plata and Arrascaeta, who return after being rested in the Libertadores. As for the absences, Mais Querido will not be able to count on Danilo and Pedro.