Flamengo cools down renewal talks with squad star

The Gazeta do Urubu website spoke with a source close to Flamengo about rumors that negotiations for Filipe Luís's contract renewal have been halted following the team's recent results. The response, however, was blunt: " No. His renewal is very advanced, close to completion ."

The coach's contract is expected to be extended until the end of 2027 , reinforcing the board's confidence in his work. Furthermore, the former player will receive a significant salary increase, as his salary is still that of an 'interim coach.'

FILIPE LUÍS WINS THREE TITLES

Since taking over as Flamengo 's coach, Filipe Luís has already won three important titles: the Copa do Brasil in 2024, as well as the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Carioca in 2025. Rubro-Negro is also still in the fight for more trophies this season , leading the Brasileirão for a good part of it and qualified for the Libertadores semi-finals.

One of Filipe Luís's most memorable moments was the victory over Corinthians in the 2024 Copa do Brasil, when he managed to reorganize the team after a player was sent off in the first half , guaranteeing qualification with precise adjustments in defense.

FLAMENGO WILL HAVE A FREE WEEK

Flamengo will not return to action until October 15th, after the FIFA World Cup break, when they will face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brazilian Championship. The derby is scheduled for 7:30 pm (Brasília time) at Nilton Santos Stadium, known as Engenhão. The squad is expected to have Monday off before returning to training.

Midfielder Éverton Ribeiro, currently at Bahia , revealed this Monday (6) that he underwent surgery to treat thyroid cancer. The 36-year-old player shared the news on his social media, informing that the procedure was successful and that he will now continue the recovery process.

The diagnosis was made about a month ago. Even after learning of the disease, the athlete remained active and played eight matches for Tricolor de Aço , including the final of the Copa do Nordeste, the second leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil and six rounds of the Brazilian Championship. The midfielder's last appearance on the field was against Flamengo , his former club, last Sunday (5).

EVERTON RIBEIRO'S TRAJECTORY

Éverton Ribeiro arrived at Bahia last season, after ending a successful seven-year stint at Flamengo, where he won 11 titles and became one of the main names in the red-black squad.

Throughout his career, the player also represented Corinthians , São Caetano, Coritiba, Cruzeiro, and Al-Ahli in the United Arab Emirates. His leadership and consistency on the field made him a reference both on and off the field.

MESSAGE OF OPTIMISM ON SOCIAL MEDIA

In a social media post, Éverton Ribeiro thanked everyone for their support and emphasized his faith in recovery: “Hi, friends. I need to share some news with you. About a month ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Today I had surgery, and everything went well, thank God. I'm still recovering, with faith and the support of my family and you. Thank you for every prayer and affection. Having you by my side makes all the difference.”

Coach Filipe Luís will be able to count on all Flamengo players for training during the FIFA Data period, which begins this Monday (6). No Flamengo athlete was called up for this month's friendlies , allowing the coaching staff to work with the full group.

The last list released was that of the Uruguayan national team , but coach Marcelo Bielsa chose not to call up Arrascaeta, De La Cruz, Varela and Viña. The same happened with Carrascal (Colombia), Plata (Ecuador) and Samuel Lino, Alex Sandro, Danilo, Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Pedro , who could defend the Brazilian national team.

Flamengo has reached agreements with the federations to protect its players. The club's medical department has submitted reports detailing the physical strain caused by the backlog of matches, particularly regarding players who could have been called up by Uruguay.

NEXT CHALLENGE

The red-and-black team returns to the field on October 15th, for the 28th round of the Brasileirão, against Botafogo, at 7:30 pm, at Nilton Santos Stadium. After the loss to Bahia, Flamengo occupies second place in the table with 55 points , tied with Palmeiras , who has the advantage in the number of wins.

The FIFA International Day period will be crucial for tactical and physical adjustments , preparing the squad to seek victory in the Rio derby and regain the championship lead. It's worth remembering that the Rio de Janeiro team has only won one of its last five matches.