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26 Set 2025 | 14:23
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17 Jul 2025 | 08:48 |
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The July transfer window has been marked by upheaval at Flamengo . This month alone, the club has already abandoned three deals that were practically closed : Mikey Johnston, Matheus Gonçalves, and Victor Hugo. So far, only Gerson's sale has followed the expected path—despite the turmoil.
These last-minute changes exposed the lack of alignment between different sectors of the club's management. Football director José Boto and club president Bap had to meet to contain a crisis that intensified after the Club World Cup . There was even restructuring in the youth teams, but the impasses continue to affect the market.
Negotiations with Mikey Johnston , who had even been issued a plane ticket to Rio de Janeiro, ended up stalling. The player had already been approved by Boto and the coaching staff, and the deal had the president's approval . However, internal political pressure and negative fan reaction led the board to veto the player. Bap publicly cited medical issues as the reason for his withdrawal.
Matheus Gonçalves was also close to leaving the club. Flamengo had agreed with Cruzeiro to sell 50% of the young player's rights for €3.5 million (approximately R$22 million), with payment divided into three installments—the first upfront, the others in April and August 2026. Flamengo's president even gave the green light for the deal to be finalized.
However, hours later, Bap reversed his decision and informed Cruzeiro president Pedrinho that the sale was off. Without further explanation, the change in stance angered Belo Horizonte. Matheus, who was already preparing to leave, was taken by surprise .
Victor Hugo, meanwhile, was on his way to Famalicão (Portugal) after his loan to Göztepe (Turkey) ended. Initially, Flamengo would not receive financial compensation but would retain 50% of the midfielder's economic rights . However, the negative repercussions of the transaction led the board to demand a higher price or that the agreement be restructured as a loan. The Portuguese club was angered by the change in terms and backed down. Now, Mengão is awaiting new proposals to loan the player.
Despite the ups and downs, Flamengo remains active in the transfer market. Negotiations with Mikey Johnston were the most advanced, but they fell through. The club is still trying to release Jorge Carrascal and remains focused on bolstering the squad with a playmaker (number 10), a winger —preferably on the left—and is also monitoring options for the attacking command. Among the possible departures, Michael recently received an offer, and Pedro, who is experiencing instability, may seek new opportunities.
The player was unable to secure a loan deal and will return to Mengão at the end of the season, but new negotiations are expected.
26 Set 2025 | 21:00 |
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Striker Carlinhos, 28, has failed to establish himself at Vitória and is expected to return to Flamengo at the end of the season . Loaned to the Bahian club until December, he has only played 20 matches and scored four goals, figures considered below expectations by the Leão coaching staff.
Earlier this year, while still with Flamengo , Carlinhos played in the Campeonato Carioca and scored three goals. However, he couldn't maintain that streak at Vitória . He struggled to establish himself as a starter and lost ground throughout the Brasileirão. This information comes from the Bolavip portal.
Behind the scenes, Vitória has already signaled that it does not intend to extend the loan. The internal assessment is that the player's cost-benefit ratio does not justify a new move , which paves the way for a return to Flamengo . The decision is expected to be official in December, when the contract between the clubs ends.
Carlinhos' contract with Flamengo runs until December 2026, but his return to the main squad is uncertain. This is because the Flamengo attack has several established options, reducing the striker's chances of playing under Filipe Luís. Given this scenario, the board is considering new options: another loan in 2026 or even a permanent deal to avoid losing market value.
Signed with the expectation of being a replacement in attack, Carlinhos had opportunities but failed to establish a strong run . In Salvador, he also received opportunities, but his effectiveness fell short of expectations.
With his return virtually certain, the striker awaits the next steps from the club's board. His future could involve another loan in Brazil or even an international transfer, should an offer arise that is attractive to all parties.
The midfielder has not been able to play for Zenit due to an injury to his right leg and has contacted Mengão for exceptional reasons.
26 Set 2025 | 20:00 |
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After competing in the Club World Cup, Flamengo traded Gerson to Zenit of Russia for €25 million. The midfielder, who signed a contract until 2030, pushed behind the scenes for the transfer to be completed given the financial offer was considered irresistible .
However, his time in Russian football has been marked by physical problems . The player suffered an injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his right leg and has been sidelined for over a month. Gerson last played on August 23rd.
According to journalist Fabrício Lopes, Gerson asked Flamengo for permission to undergo treatment at the Ninho do Urubu training center . Flamengo's board granted the go-ahead, but the plan still requires approval from Zenit.
Fabrício Lopes on Gerson and Flamengo: "Bap doesn't see the possibility of a return"
Despite the nearing recovery, the possibility of a return to the red-black squad has been ruled out. According to Fabrício Lopes, president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP) is not considering bringing the midfielder back after leaving through the 'back door' .
"Gerson was injured in Russia and asked Flamengo if he could recover at Ninho do Urubu with Flamengo's doctors . The Rio de Janeiro club said yes, but he needs to get authorization from the Russians. Now, if Gerson asks to return to play for Flamengo, that's a bad thing. Bap doesn't see a return," the journalist said on the Resenha Rubro-Negra channel.
With a contract with Zenit until 2030, Gerson could seek a departure as early as January, given the instability at the Russian club. While not in Ancelotti's plans for the last Brazilian national team call-up, the player still wants to return to Mengão , albeit on loan, to gain visibility and dream of the World Cup.
Coach, former Mengão, resigned from Fluminense after elimination in the Copa Sudamericana and thinks about when he should return to football
26 Set 2025 | 19:00 |
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Former Flamengo coach Renato Gaúcho surprised everyone by announcing his resignation from Fluminense following their Copa Sudamericana elimination to Lanús. At the Maracanã, Fluminense drew 1-1, but having lost the first leg 1-0, they were ultimately eliminated from the international competition .
Without a club, Renato Gaúcho is considering his next steps. The coach has been showing discomfort with the criticism he's received, especially on social media, and hasn't ruled out taking a career break . It's worth noting that in September, the coach had already considered leaving Fluminense and has now officially confirmed his departure following the elimination.
Renato Gaúcho, ex-Flamengo, after Fluminense's elimination: "I just resigned to the president"
During the post-match press conference, Renato answered questions normally until he was asked a final question . At that point, the coach, who worked for Mais Querido in 2021, revealed the decision he had already communicated to the club's president.
"I shouldn't even be talking to you about this; the president is the one who's going to speak out. But all these questions, from some internet geniuses, a lot of people are going after these geniuses . Before I came here, I just resigned to the president," Renato said.
He then added: "From now on, there will be another guy here. You'll ask him the same questions, and I want to see his answers . I want to see if he'll field the team the fans want or the team he has in his head," the coach concluded.
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