Soccer

FLAMENGO DIVERSIFIES INVESTMENTS IN PLAYERS: AN APPROACH FROM BRUNO SPINDEL

Investing in talent goes beyond stratospheric figures and continental borders

12 Jan 2024 | 15:02 |

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.

Last minute

Soccer

Former Flamengo player Renato Augusto announces retirement from football

At 37, the Mengão player says it's time to enjoy his family and leave the sport aside for a while after three decades as an athlete.

Former Flamengo player Renato Augusto announces his retirement from football after many years of achievements - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

18 Set 2025 | 13:41 |

The career of one of the greatest Brazilian midfielders of recent decades has come to an end . Renato Augusto, a Flamengo player, has announced his retirement from football . His last club was Fluminense, where he terminated his contract four months ago.

Renato Augusto, Flamengo product: "The time has come to hang up my boots"

"The time has come to say goodbye. Or even a see you soon to football . It's time to turn to the other side of life, pay more attention to my children, and return to being a full-time father and husband. The time has come to hang up my boots," he declared in an interview with GE.

FAMILY IN THE FOREGROUND

Now, the former player intends to dedicate more time to his wife, Fernanda, and his sons, Romeu, seven, and Mateo, two. The decision was motivated not only by the natural physical limitations of his age , but mainly by the desire to be more present in his family's life.

"It's really hard to actually say, 'I'm going to stop.' For 31 years, that's all I did. Since I was six years old, I've always been playing. I thought it would be easy, but it wasn't. What weighed most heavily was the desire to be closer to my family," he said.

A CAREER MARKED BY FLAMENGO AND SUCCESS

Discovered in 2005, Renato Augusto wore the Sacred Mantle in 93 matches, scoring nine goals. In 2006, he won his first titles: the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Carioca, repeating the state title in 2007. In 2008, he transferred to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany in a €10 million deal, a fee that helped the club pay off debts and retain midfielder Ibson.

After five years in Europe, he returned to Brazil in 2013, but revealed that Flamengo showed no interest in him. So, he moved on to Corinthians, where he became an idol , and later played for Beijing Guoan in China. At the end of his career, he played for Corinthians again and ended his career at Fluminense.

At 37 years old, Renato Augusto says goodbye as a player of refined class, with memorable spells at top clubs and call-ups to the Brazilian National Team , leaving his mark on national and international football.

FLAMENGO DIVERSIFIES INVESTMENTS IN PLAYERS: AN APPROACH FROM BRUNO SPINDEL