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05 Jan 2025 | 12:53 |
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Flamengo has already started to organize itself for 2025, even before the official start of the season. A point of attention at the club is the situation of five players whose contracts expire at the end of the year. Matheus Cunha, Erick Pulgar, Guillermo Varela, Cleiton and Pablo are the athletes who, if they do not renew their contracts, will be able to sign pre-contracts with other clubs after the middle of the year, with no transfer costs.
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Among the five athletes, Matheus Cunha, Erick Pulgar, Guillermo Varela, Cleiton and Pablo have a contract valid only until December 31, 2025. The uncertainty regarding the The future of these players raises concerns for the club, which seeks solutions on a case-by-case basis. Responsibility for contract renewal negotiations will rest with Luiz Eduardo Baptista, the recently installed president of Flamengo, and José Boto, technical director of football. Both will have the challenge of maintaining or restructuring the cast for the season's commitments.
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Among the athletes, Erick Pulgar is the one with the greatest resistance to renewal. The Chilean midfielder has already rejected three proposals from < b>Flamengoto extend the bond. For now, there is no agreement for his stay at the club, and he can look for new opportunities from June. Defender Pablo is another open case. After a loan spell at Botafogo in 2024, without much space in the team, the defender returned to Flamengo and is training with the alternative squad for the Campeonato Carioca. There is the possibility of a new loan, depending on future negotiations.
Cleiton follows the same line of Pablo and trains with Flamengo's alternative squad. There are still no public movements regarding his renewal or departure, but the club is evaluating all possibilities for the player. Guillermo Varela and Matheus Cunha's contracts also expire at the end of the year. Although they have not publicly expressed resistance to the renewal, there is still no concrete information about whether they will continue at the club.
The loss of players without transfer costs represents a challenge for Flamengo. In addition to the financial impact, there is also the risk of missing the squad in strategic positions for the remainder of the season. Flamengo understands that defining the future of these athletes is essential for the club's planning in 2025. The Campeonato Carioca will be a opportunity to evaluate players who do not yet have a guaranteed place in the first team.
The steering wheel is a request from coach Jorge Sampaoli to the Galo board and can return to the club he was at before heading to Mengão
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Flamengo has already outlined the criteria for negotiating midfielder Allan in the next transfer window. Despite gaining more market share under Filipe Luís, the player remains under surveillance and could leave the club in January 2026. The board, however, has no intention of facilitating his departure.
The club has established that it will only accept proposals starting at R$34.4 million , an amount that represents 80% of the investment made with Atlético-MG in 2023. Furthermore, any transaction must be made with payment in cash or with bank guarantees considered safe by the board.
The measure aims to avoid financial risks in transactions with long terms or conditional clauses. Flamengo believes Allan still has a market and can generate financial returns , but demands that the negotiation be transparent and immediate.
Behind the scenes, coach Jorge Sampaoli, currently at Atlético-MG, has emerged as one of the main players interested in signing Allan again . The Argentine was responsible for requesting the midfielder's signing in 2023, when he was managing Flamengo , and now he welcomes a reunion with Galo for the 2026 season.
This season, Allan has played 33 matches, without scoring or providing any assists . Still, he regained his place under Filipe Luís after a start marked by criticism from the fans. Internally, he is seen as a useful, but not indispensable, asset to the squad.
The last transfer window, which closed in September, was a busy one for Flamengo, bringing in players like Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, and Samuel Lino . The next transfer window will open in January, when Allan can officially be traded.
Until a concrete offer arrives, the midfielder remains part of the Flamengo squad and is expected to be used until the end of the season . His future, however, will depend on the clubs' interest and ability to meet Flamengo's financial demands.
The greatest idol in the history of Mengão, Galinho gave tips to the coach before the former full-back took over the role leading the squad.
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Last Thursday (2), Filipe Luís completed one year in charge of Flamengo. The date coincided with the 0-0 draw against Cruzeiro, in the Brasileirão. Since taking command in October last year, the former full-back received valuable advice from Zico , the greatest idol in the history of the red-black team.
Zico to Filipe Luís when he took over Flamengo: "you can't think like a player"
Quintino's Galinho revealed the content of the conversation he had with the then-rookie coach, emphasizing the importance of shifting perspectives from player to manager: "Filipe, now you have to understand this: you can't think like a player. You have to think like a manager ," the idol began.
You'll discover who your friends are when you have to make difficult decisions. Based on your personality, I know you'll always choose the best. You can't have friendships from the past. That's when you'll see who truly wants to help you ," Zico said.
The idol also praised Filipe Luís's work during his first year as coach: "When he took over Flamengo , we talked a lot. He has a very clear vision of how to play and understands the style the fans like. Sometimes it's not always possible to apply it, but his philosophy is geared towards that . I'm very pleased with what he's been doing. It's natural to make mistakes here and get things right; it's part of the game," Zico told Romário TV.
In his one year in charge, Filipe Luís won three titles: the Copa do Brasil, the Supercopa do Brasil, and the Campeonato Carioca. In total, he led the team in 71 matches, recording 46 wins, 18 draws, and only 7 losses . Flamengo currently leads the Campeonato Brasileiro and has qualified for the Copa Libertadores semifinals, solidifying the coach's strong run.
Following Zico's advice, Filipe Luís is looking for another victory this Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time) , against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere (pay-per-view) for all of Brazil.
Mengão goes to Salvador to face the tricolor this Sunday (5) for the 27th round of the championship aiming to remain in the lead
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This Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), Flamengo has an important challenge in the fight for the leadership of the Brazilian Championship. The Most Beloved faces Bahia , at Arena Fonte Nova, for the 27th round of the competition. Despite the opponent being the third best home team in the tournament, the historical record and tactical reading indicate good paths for Filipe Luís' team to leave Salvador with the three points.
Coach Filipe Luís should send onto the field a Flamengo team with: Rossi; Varela, Léo Ortiz, Danilo and Ayrton Lucas; De La Cruz (Allan), Jorginho and Arrascaeta; Plata (Carrascal), Samuel Lino (Everton Cebolinha) and Pedro (Bruno Henrique).
On the other side, Bahia , led by Rogério Ceni, faces a series of absences, 13 in total, and will need to find alternatives to form the team . The likely lineup has: Ronaldo; Gilberto, David Duarte (Fredi), Rezende and Zé Guilherme; Acevedo, Jean Lucas and Everton Ribeiro; Kayky, Iago Borduchi (Michel Araujo, Tiago or Cauly) and Willian José.
The match between Bahia and Flamengo will be played this Sunday (05), at 6:30 pm, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador . The match will be broadcast exclusively by Premiere (pay-per-view). The referee will be Rodrigo Lima (PE).
Flamengo can rely on a largely favorable history in this match. Playing at Fonte Nova has been a positive experience for Flamengo : since 2006, in 11 matches hosted by Bahia, Flamengo has won six (55%), drawn two, and lost three.
In recent matches, their dominance is even clearer: five wins, one draw, and only one loss in their last seven games . This record reinforces the Rio de Janeiro team's optimism for another decisive round in their quest for the Brasileirão title.
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