Flamengo schedules CoDe meeting to clarify controversy with Libra

With the transfer window closed, Flamengo turns its attention to renewing important contracts for the squad and coaching staff. According to Fabrício Lopes of the Resenha Rubro-Negra channel, the club has already begun talks to extend midfielder Giorgian De Arrascaeta's contract .

NEGOTIATIONS WITH ARRASCAETA

The Uruguayan midfielder is considered a top priority by the board. CEO José Boto is trying to secure a new contract until 2028. To that end, a meeting will be held in the coming days between the executive and Daniel Fonseca, the number 10's agent.

According to Fabrício Lopes, the terms are currently under discussion: " Flamengo made an offer, and Arrascaeta sent a counteroffer . And very soon, Daniel Fonseca and Boto will sit down to discuss the final details of the renewal."

Arrasca is expected to receive a pay raise to stay at the club. A key player for Filipe Luís's team , the Uruguayan has 14 goals and 10 assists in 22 Brasileirão matches, making him the highest-rated player in the competition, according to SofaScore.

FILIPE LUÍS' SITUATION

The red-and-black coach has already made it clear that he wants to stay at the club for a long time. His current contract expires in December , but a renewal should happen without any major difficulties. The club's first offer, however, was rejected by the manager.

FOCUS ON THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo returns to the field on Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, against Bahia, at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador. The match is valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão . The broadcast of the confrontation is on Premiere (pay-per-view) for all of Brazil.

In recent days, speculation has emerged that Flamengo would be interested in signing Colombian midfielder Jhon Arias , currently at Wolverhampton, formerly of Fluminense, to reinforce the team in 2026. However, the deal seems unlikely .

According to Fabrício Lopes, a reporter for Mengão, Arias has already adapted to the English club, is enjoying a good moment, and has no intention of leaving the team any time soon. The midfielder had a difficult start at the English club, but has begun to gain momentum at Wolverhampton.

BOAT RETURNS TO THE CONVERSATION

With that, Flamengo is reportedly already eyeing another midfield option: Esequiel Barco, an Argentine who plays for Spartak Moscow in Russia. Barco has been a longtime target for Flamengo and could once again be a priority in the next transfer window.

ARIAS IS HAVING A GOOD TIME IN ENGLAND

In a recent interview, Jhon Arias commented on his turbulent start in England and his gradual adaptation to Wolverhampton's style: "I felt good. I felt better with the team, with the coach's ideas . I think my best version is coming, and that's important to me," he said.

The Colombian also highlighted his efforts to establish himself in the English league: "In the last week, I felt better playing with my teammates , with the league. It's a different league, so I'm still working to be better, to perform better and be able to help my team."

Flamengo failed to break the deadlock against Cruzeiro in a match held last Thursday (2) at Maracanã, for the Brasileirão. After the match, player Saúl analyzed the team's current form and lamented recent results. " We have to be much hungrier to win games. It's a shame that, in the last three games, despite the good work we've been doing, we haven't been able to get three points," said the athlete.

The midfielder also expressed dissatisfaction with the match's refereeing, highlighting the lack of discretion in the calls. " We told him that the most important thing was to keep the game flowing , but he handed out too many unnecessary yellow cards and stopped the game too much. He should let the game play! These weren't hard fouls, but tactical ones," he added.

HOW WAS THE GAME?

In a head-to-head clash at the top of the table, Flamengo and Cruzeiro played a tight match at the Maracanã. In the first half, the Minas Gerais team closed well, preventing any major scoring chances, and threatened the red-and-black team, which was saved by Rossi and Alex Sandro.

In the second half, after Filipe Luís's changes, Cruzeiro managed to create more opportunities , but failed to break down the opposing defense, with only two clear chances. Cruzeiro also barely threatened goalkeeper Rossi.

FLAMENGO X BAHIA

With three consecutive draws at Maracanã, Flamengo now turns its focus to its next match. On Sunday (5), at 6:30 pm, it faces Bahia at Arena Fonte Nova, in Salvador . The match will be valid for the 27th round of the Brazilian Championship, with exclusive broadcast by Premiere.