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Filipe Luís avoids comparisons to Jorge Jesus and praises the 'DNA of Flamengo'
21 Ago 2025 | 08:32
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25 Mar 2025 | 15:52 |
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Flamengo is already structuring its financial strategy for 2026, with the goal of reaching R$1.5 billion in revenue. Given this objective, the Flamengo board is considering the possibility of selling players throughout the season, prioritizing financial balance without compromising the competitiveness of the squad.
Among the names most likely to be negotiated, Wesley stands out as one of the most valued players in the group, attracting interest from clubs abroad. In addition to him, other athletes may be negotiated to contribute to the goal set by the club.
WESLEY GAINS PROMINENCE IN THE MARKET AND MAY BE TRADEABLE AFTER THE FIFA WORLD CUP
With a high value in 2024, Wesley has become an important part of the squad and is attracting interest from European clubs. According to Filipe Luís, the right-back "will play wherever he wants" after the World Cup. Mengão's board of directors is already considering the possibility of no longer counting on the player after the competition and has established a minimum value for possible negotiations.
The team will not accept offers below €30 million (R$184 million) , but president Luiz Eduardo Baptista indicated, in a meeting of the Deliberative Council, that there are expectations of selling an athlete for €40 million , a value that could refer to the full-back.
ZENIT AND BARCELONA SHOW INTEREST IN WESLEY, BUT OFFERS HAVE NOT YET BEEN ACCEPTED
Zenit , from Russia, has already made a €25 million (R$154 million) offer for Wesley, but the Mais Querido rejected the initial offer, waiting for an even higher valuation of the player. The Russian club should resume negotiations in the middle of the year, while Barcelona is also monitoring the situation of the full-back.
The decision on the player's future should be made after the World Cup, when new proposals may be presented. The board expects to finalize an advantageous negotiation within the European window.
So far, one player has been sold this season: Fabrício Bruno, who was sold to Cruzeiro for R$44 million, paid in cash. In addition to him, other athletes have been monitored by international clubs.
Striker celebrates his time at Mengão with qualification for the Libertadores quarterfinals and says leaving Europe is not a step backwards
21 Ago 2025 | 11:09 |
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Pre-called to the Brazilian national team, Samuel Lino did not hide his enthusiasm for the moment he is experiencing at Flamengo . After qualifying for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores , the striker was asked about his decision to return to South American football and did not spare praise for the Rio de Janeiro club.
Samuel Lino: "I see Flamengo above many European teams"
"Every player has their own goals and dreams. Flamengo is a gigantic club, offering great conditions and structure . This attracts many players from Europe. Today, I see Flamengo above many European teams and as a giant in South America," the player said in the mixed zone at Beira-Rio. The statement reinforces his decision to leave Atlético de Madrid, a move he says has already proven to be the right one.
In addition to the structure, Samuel Lino highlighted Filipe Luís's role in his performance. At Atlético, he worked with Diego Simeone in a more defensive system , but at Flamengo, he found a model that values his attacking skills.
"Filipe Luís is a young, promising coach who has already won titles and has a style of play that is very appealing. He's an attacking, pressing, possession-based model, unlike Simeone , who prioritizes defensive consistency. I see a great future in him and I'm very happy to work with this system," he added.
With a spot in the quarterfinals secured, Flamengo will face Estudiantes. If they qualify, they will face Racing or Vélez in the semifinals. This favorable draw, combined with recent performance, makes Flamengo the main favorite for the title according to bookmakers, who further reduced the odds after the victory over Internacional.
Mengão beat Internacional, qualified for the competition and the coach remembered an important player he hopes to have against Estudiantes
21 Ago 2025 | 10:40 |
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Flamengo secured a place in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores by beating Internacional 2-0 last Wednesday (20), at Beira-Rio. With just under a month to go until the start of the next phase, coach Filipe Luís is already planning a possible major reinforcement: midfielder Erick Pulgar .
Filipe Luís on Flamengo in the Libertadores quarterfinals: "My hope is to recover Pulgar"
Out of action since June 26, when he faced Bayern Munich (GER) in the Club World Cup, Pulgar is recovering from a fractured fifth metatarsal in his right foot . According to the coach, the Chilean is expected to be fully recovered by September.
"I didn't know there was a month left (until the quarterfinals against Estudiantes). My thoughts are on Vitória, which is the next game . But since there's a month left, my hope is to get Pulgar back. He might be back in a month. Until then, a lot can happen," said Filipe Luís.
The midfielder suffered the fracture after a challenge with Harry Kane in the round of 16 of the World Cup. The injury required surgery in Chile, unlike in 2023 , when the player also fractured the same metatarsal but opted for conservative treatment. On that occasion, he returned to action in about 60 days.
Now, after the surgery, the recovery time is longer. Pulgar is expected to return to the field only in the second half of September , a total absence of about two and a half months. There's also a possibility that the midfielder will only return in October.
With victories over Internacional in the round of 16, Flamengo will face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) in the quarterfinals . The first leg is scheduled for September 16-18 at the Maracanã, while the return leg is scheduled for September 23-25 in Argentina.
While without Pulgar, Flamengo turns its attention to the Brazilian Championship . Next Monday (25), the team faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time), for the 21st round of the competition.
Mengão beat Internacional and secured qualification in the competition and will face a big club from Argentina in the next phase.
21 Ago 2025 | 09:03 |
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Flamengo is qualified for the quarterfinals of the Libertadores . After beating Internacional 2-0 at Beira-Rio, this Wednesday (20), Rubro-Negro confirmed the spot with 3-0 on aggregate and will now face Estudiantes de La Plata (ARG) , who eliminated Cerro Porteño (PAR).
CONMEBOL has set the window for the next stage. The first match between Flamengo and Estudiantes will take place between September 16th and 18th in Rio de Janeiro. The return leg, in La Plata, is scheduled for the 23rd and 25th of the same month. Having performed better in the group stage, the Argentine team will have the advantage of playing at home.
Besides the match between Flamengo and Estudiantes, the other quarterfinal matches follow the same schedule, but with no set dates yet and three teams still to qualify. The bracket is as follows :
THE GRAND FINAL
Flamengo's goal is to win its fourth continental championship. The Copa Libertadores final is scheduled for November 29th at the Monumental Stadium in Lima, Peru, the historic site of the 2019 title victory over River Plate, a final that has a chance of being repeated.
Before returning to the field for the South American tournament, Flamengo remains focused on the Brasileirão. On Monday (25), the Mais Querido faces Vitória, at Maracanã, at 9 pm (Brasília time) , in a duel valid for the 21st round. Mengão is the leader of the competition with 43 points, four more than Palmeiras, in second place.
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