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FLAMENGO PLANS TO EXTEND CONTRACT WITH DAVID LUIZ - CHECK

The 37-year-old defender was once again used by Tite

Photo: Reproduction
Photo: Reproduction

04 Jun 2024 | 13:09 |

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Flamengo directors Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel made an important decision regarding the future of defender David Luiz. After evaluating the athlete's performance and importance to the squad, the club decided to renew the player's contract, who currently has a contract until December.


David Luiz, aged 37, has been fundamental to the team and demonstrated a high technical level, even at an advanced age for a football player. The defender remains in excellent physical shape and, by not playing all the matches, he managed to increase his technical performance even further.




CONTRACTED FOR ANOTHER SEASON

Flamengo offered the renewal with a slightly lower salary and a contract that will extend until the end of 2025. David Luiz's current salary is approximately 1 million reais.  David Luiz's interest in remaining in Rio de Janeiro and Flamengo is known, and negotiations should not be prolonged. The information was released by the Bola Vip website.


Coach Tite is also a great admirer of David Luiz's style of play, recognizing his tactical intelligence and ball release. The defender has been an important part of the team's attack, appearing as a surprise element. Recently, against Vasco da Gama, David Luiz presented an excellent performance, reinforcing the club's decision to renew his contract.



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Filipe Luís praises Flamengo after victory over Juventude: “history…”

Coach praises Mengão players' efforts to break a 28-year-old taboo against Jaconero at Alfredo Jaconi

Flamengo beat Juventude and managed to make history in Rio Grande do Sul, which Filipe Luís made a point of highlighting - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo beat Juventude and managed to make history in Rio Grande do Sul, which Filipe Luís made a point of highlighting - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 10:38 |

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Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 this Sunday (14), in Caxias do Sul, and ended a 28-year taboo without triumphs at Alfredo Jaconi. More than the victory in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the attitude of the squad , praising the willingness to train even after a long season.





Filipe Luís on Flamengo's victory over Juventude: "This is a group to make history"



PRAISE TO THE CAST

At a press conference, Filipe revealed he was impressed with the group's dedication during training during the FIFA World Cup break: " They're in a nine-month season, no one complains about fatigue, everyone wants to train, everyone competed to their fullest . When I see that, I think: this is a group to make history," the coach stated.

The manager emphasized that daily dedication is directly reflected in the results on the field: " We came to a very difficult field, against a team very well trained by Carpini . This victory is the result of the very high level of work throughout the week," he added.

HISTORIC VICTORY

In the duel, Arrascaeta opened the scoring with a header from a Saúl Ñíguez cross in the first half. In the second half, Emerson Royal secured the victory in the 41st minute, also from above . The victory was special for the squad, as the last time Flamengo had won at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium was in 1997.

LIBERTADORES AHEAD

After breaking the taboo in the Brasileirão, Flamengo turns its attention to the Copa Libertadores da América . On Thursday (18), Rubro-Negro faces Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), for the first leg of the quarterfinals.


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Filipe Luís says Flamengo can help the player return to the national team

The player played an important role in Mengão's victory over Juventude and returning to Amarelinha is one of his career goals.

Filipe Luís says that Flamengo's style of play could boost Emerson Royal's chances in the national team - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Filipe Luís says that Flamengo's style of play could boost Emerson Royal's chances in the national team - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 10:03 |

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This Sunday (14), Flamengo beat Juventude 2-0 , at Alfredo Jaconi, with goals from Arrascaeta and Emerson Royal. After the match, coach Filipe Luís highlighted the performance of the right-back and stated that the Rubro-Negro's style of play resembles that of the Brazilian National Team under the command of Carlo Ancelotti.


Filipe Luís on his playing style enhancing Emerson Royal's potential in the national team: "The way Flamengo plays today is practically identical"


For the coach, this similarity could help Royal return to the squad: "I spoke with Emerson, and the way Flamengo plays today is practically identical to how the Brazilian national team played against Chile. This will greatly enhance his characteristics, boost his confidence, and put him back on the national team's radar ," explained Filipe.


FIFA DATE PAUSE HELPED IN EVOLUTION

During the period without games, Royal added more training minutes and absorbed tactical concepts developed by the coaching staff . The full-back was rewarded by scoring the goal that ended Flamengo's nearly 28-year winless streak against Juventude at the Alfredo Jaconi stadium.


DISPUTE ON THE RIGHT-BACK OF THE NATIONAL TEAM

Today, Royal competes with Wesley (Roma), Vanderson (Monaco) and Vitinho (Botafogo), as well as names like Yan Couto (Borussia Dortmund) and Dodô (Fiorentina) . None of them, however, have a guaranteed place in the 2026 World Cup. Currently, Royal is the active right-back with the most appearances for the Brazilian National Team (10), a factor that could weigh in his favor.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT CHALLENGE

The defender should continue as a starter next Thursday (18), when Flamengo faces Estudiantes-ARG, at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. The stadium will be packed to push the players in search of a great result before the return leg in Argentina.


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Flamengo Stadium: FGV finalizes study and will be presented to CoDe

Mengão will hold a Deliberative Council meeting to explain the reality of the construction of its own arena on the Gasômetro site.

FGV finalizes economic feasibility study for Flamengo's new stadium and will be presented at CoDe meeting - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
FGV finalizes economic feasibility study for Flamengo's new stadium and will be presented at CoDe meeting - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

15 Set 2025 | 09:25 |

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Next Wednesday (17), Flamengo's deliberative council will have a decisive meeting . The meeting will feature the presentation of an economic feasibility study on the construction of the club's new stadium , planned for the port area of Rio de Janeiro. The survey was commissioned by Bap's administration and prepared by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV).


In addition to the report, the board members will also discuss topics such as the organization's revenue generation capacity , financing costs, and potential strategic partnerships. The agenda also includes the possibility of seeking naming rights for the future arena.


WHERE WILL THE NEW STADIUM BE?


Flamengo 's stadium will be built in the Gasômetro district of São Cristóvão, covering an area of 86,000 square meters . The expected capacity is 77,923, close to that of Maracanã, which currently holds just over 78,000 fans.

WHAT WILL THE PROJECT COST?


During Rodolfo Landim's administration, the initial estimate for the stadium's construction was R$1.9 billion. However, after the first data from the new study, Bap has already announced that the estimate is much higher . The project could cost as much as R$3 billion.

AND MEANWHILE, THE TEAM CONTINUES ON THE FIELD

While the project advances behind the scenes, Flamengo continues to play its games at Maracanã. However, this Sunday (14), the team plays outside of Rio: it faces Juventude , at 4 pm (Brasília time), at Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.



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