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14 Ago 2025 | 16:30 |
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Flamengo continues to make money in the current transfer window . After multi-million dollar negotiations involving Wesley and Gerson, the club secured another sum with the transfer of a longtime acquaintance: defender Willyan Rocha, who played for the Flamengo youth team in 2015 .
A standout at CSKA (Russia), Willyan has agreed to join Al-Jazira in the United Arab Emirates in a deal valued at around €5 million (R$31.6 million). Under FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which guarantees compensation to clubs that train athletes, Flamengo will receive approximately 0.5% of the amount, equivalent to around R$170,000 at the current exchange rate.
In addition to Flamengo, Grêmio and Votuporanguense, teams Willyan also played for in the youth ranks, will be entitled to small portions of the deal. This isn't the first defender Mengão has received through this mechanism after his sale this season . With the negotiation between Paris FC and Porto for Otávio, the Mais Querido also paid out a significant amount.
At 30 years old, the defender signed a contract with Al-Jazira until mid-2027. If he is negotiated again before the end of the contract, Flamengo will once again profit from the solidarity mechanism, although a negotiation after the age of 30 is considered rarer .
Currently, the red-and-black defense has six main options: Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Danilo as the more experienced players , plus the youngsters Cleiton, João Victor, and Iago Teodoro, who are part of the professional squad. The "Leos" duo has been a regular starter due to their seniority and Danilo's injury.
The striker remains in high regard with the club's president and Xabi Alonso admits he likes the player, but the number 7 needs to show change.
14 Ago 2025 | 15:30 |
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The relationship between Vinícius Júnior and Real Madrid appears to be strained . Having scored decisive goals in two Champions League finals, the Brazilian now finds his starting spot at the Santiago Bernabéu in doubt . Despite this, club president Florentino Pérez continues to express confidence in the Flamengo youth product.
The Athletic on Vini Jr at Real Madrid: "He needs to evolve and will no longer be irreplaceable"
According to the renowned portal The Athletic, which interviewed members of the coaching staff, people close to the player and club employees — all anonymous — there is an internal perception that the striker needs to improve his performance .
"A source said that Vinícius Júnior needs to evolve and that he will no longer be irreplaceable if he continues playing the same way. This change in status would not be difficult for teammates, fans, and the team to assimilate ," reported journalist Mario Cortegana.
A trusted man of Carlo Ancelotti, Vini now works under Xabi Alonso. The transition began with a frustrating episode: in the Club World Cup defeat to PSG , the Brazilian was deployed on the right, while Mbappé played on the left wing and Gonzalo García played as a center forward.
Even so, Alonso's first impression of the number 7 was positive. "I didn't know Vini. He's a very passionate player; I like having that kind of athlete . The best way to use him and his ideal position is what we need to figure out now. What I've seen in the first few days is that he has a very good heart," the coach declared.
Despite the tense moment, Vinícius Júnior maintains an impressive record at Real Madrid . In 322 appearances, he has 106 goals and 86 assists, including two Champions League-clinching strikes in the 2022 and 2024 finals.
The former number 9 was considered one of the greatest idols in the club's history due to his goals in recent victories, but BH27 remains very important.
14 Ago 2025 | 14:30 |
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Decisive as usual, Bruno Henrique scored the goal that guaranteed Flamengo's 1-0 victory over Internacional , this Wednesday (13), in the round of 16 of the Libertadores. For journalist Thiago Asmar, Pilhado, the number 27 reaffirms his reputation as a decisive player and is already among the greatest idols in the club's history .
Thiago Asmar: "Bruno Henrique has already surpassed Gabigol in idolatry at Flamengo"
"It's impressive how much Bruno Henrique decides in big games , how much he takes responsibility in knockout matches , when the pressure is on, a packed Maracanã," Pilhado noted. The numbers support this analysis: in the Libertadores knockout stages alone, BH27 has 16 direct goal contributions in 21 matches—12 goals and four assists.
The journalist reinforced that BH is solidifying himself as one of the club's most important names. " He's steadily establishing himself as one of the most decisive players in Flamengo 's history. Today, Bruno Henrique is one of the most decisive players in the club's history," he added.
Undisputed idols of a generation, Bruno Henrique and Gabigol made their mark at Flamengo . Although some fans place Gabriel second only to Zico in the Flamengo pantheon , Pilhado believes that the current number 27 has already surpassed the club's former striker, now at Cruzeiro.
"In my opinion, Bruno Henrique has already surpassed Gabigol in idolatry at Flamengo. Gabigol left controversially, while Bruno Henrique stayed and continues to be decisive. He was instrumental in the Brazilian Super Cup title and, once again, this time in the Libertadores . He's a guy who, when the game is big, has to get the ball to him," he stated.
Gabigol left Flamengo after disagreements with the previous management , led by Rodolfo Landim. Without a contract renewal agreement and with declining performance, the striker signed with Cruzeiro, where he is currently a reserve.
The striker believes that joining Mengão is the best path for his career and is seeking a solution with the Roma club.
14 Ago 2025 | 13:24 |
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Flamengo is still in the market for a striker and has until September 2nd to complete negotiations before the transfer window closes. Among the names being discussed, Fiorentina's Lucas Beltrán has emerged as an option, but Lazio's Taty Castellanos is once again gaining traction .
According to Europa Calcio, the Rubro-Negro is in talks to sign the Argentine and now has an important factor in mind: the player's own interest, something that wasn't present in the initial negotiations . Castellanos is reportedly more open to moving to the Rio de Janeiro club, which has led to an intensification of negotiations in recent hours.
The goal is to close the deal in the coming weeks. Lazio should be notified soon of the progress, and a meeting between president Claudio Lotito and the player's staff is already scheduled to align interests. If Flamengo presents a convincing offer, Castellanos is likely to formally express his desire to play in Brazil . However, a source confirmed to Gazeta do Urubu that Mengão stopped pursuing the striker after their first offer was rejected .
According to the Italian website, the sale of Castellanos is seen as strategic by Lazio, which intends to free up resources to strengthen other areas of the squad . The publication adds that the striker's future "seems increasingly distant from Rome and closer to Rio de Janeiro."
The potential arrival at Flamengo is seen as a significant addition to the squad , bringing in a player accustomed to the pressure of performing at a high level and with experience in international football. Flamengo is seeking a forward with different characteristics than Pedro, the current number 9.
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