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Flamengo has a "b" stage in the sale of players with Wesley's messy negotiations

The club has another asset in play

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The recent failure in negotiations involving the sale of right-back Wesley could pave the way for Fabrício Bruno to leave Flamengo. Internally, the club's management analyzes the situation of the two players differently, taking into account both the age and growth potential of each one.

Wesley, young and promising, is still seen as an athlete which can evolve significantly, to the point of eventually reaching a place in the Brazilian National Team. This vision is supported by the expectation that, with more time and experience, the full-back can reach a higher level of performance, becoming an even more valuable asset for the club. Therefore, his stay in the squad is considered strategic, given the potential technical and financial return in the future.


On the other hand, Fabrício Bruno, 28-year-old defender, is seen in a different way. Although he is a highly rated and important player for the squad, the board understands that, due to his age, he has already reached the peak of his career. The prospect is that his departure will be easier to compensate for, both technically and in the transfer market. One of the main arguments is the greater ease in finding a quality replacement for the defense, a position in which Flamengo traditionally invests and which has several options on the market.


 THE FOCUS IS NOW DIFFERENT

The initial preference of the red and black board, if a sale were completed, was for Fabrício Bruno to leave. This preference does not diminish the recognition of the defender's performance and importance, but is based on the view that replacing a 28-year-old athlete would be simpler and less impactful on the team's structure than that of a young, rising full-back.


Recently, Rennes, a French first division club, showed interest in Fabrício Bruno, formalizing a proposal of 14 million euros (approximately R$84 million) by the defender. This offer generated internal discussions at Gávea, as it represents a significant amount, especially considering the club's current financial scenario. The proposal, however, also raises questions about the depth of the squad and Flamengo's ability to remain competitive on all fronts without the defender.



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Gabigol's future: With no atmosphere at Flamengo and interested clubs retreating, what does the number 99 look like for 2025?

Striker awaits end of contract and red-black election to understand possible paths

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In the relationship between Gabigol and coach Tite at Flamengo, only the field is capable of speaking. Between the striker and coach, there is practically no dialogue, and the cold and silent war dictates that only one of them should remain at the club for the season in 2025.

No atmosphere with the coaching staff and also with the squad , Gabriel Barbosa has been convinced to change and airs, but even the clubs that expressed interest in the first half of the year backed away. With a contract at Flamengo until the end of December, Gabigol had offers from Palmeiras, Corinthians and Santos, was mentioned at Grêmio, but did not want to sign a pre-contract with any team.


The expectation was to try to turn things around on top in the second half, otherwise he would end his time at Flamengo like the idol he became, without any fuss.


Tite's arrival last year changed the entire perspective of the striker, who was already in a bad phase previously, and lost his place once and for all to Pedro with the presence of the new coach. With the center forward's recent injury, Tite kept Gabigol at the end of the line, under the argument that Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique perform better in the scheme with a reference man .

Without understanding the criteria, Gabi maintains her dedication to the basic level of professionalism in training, as it is not part of the coach's or the club's plans for a possible renewal. With the chances of a comeback practically buried, the two possible paths are to wait for the election in Flamengo to find out if Tite will remain with the next president; or wait for the end of the contract to freely listen to proposals again. Palmeiras and Santos have not yet given up on the idea, and Bahia appears as an option, as it has good investment capacity.



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Former Flamengo player makes millionaire proposal for São Paulo team SAF

The offer made is 90% of the club

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Retired from the field since 2017, former midfielder Zé Roberto, who had a spell at Flamengoin the 90s, it is looking to buy 90% of SAF from São Bento, a club in São Paulo. According to GE, a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday night (18) could decree the sale of the Sorocaba team to the company Flash Forward, which belongs to the former player.

Zé Roberto is the main name of the company. However, the group also has partners such as former athlete Fransérgio and businessman Tiago Ribeiro (former CEO of Estoril). In addition to Flamengo, Zé played in Brazilian football with the shirts of Palmeiras, Santos and Grêmio. In Europe, the former athlete defended giants such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.


The offer is R$130 million, which would be paid in installments. This amount would be invested on a specific basis in the football team and the club’s structure. The project is to take São Bento to the elite of São Paulo football and Brazilian Series B in up to six seasons.


The passage of Zé Roberto for Flamengo

Revelation from Portuguesa-SP, Zé Roberto stood out at Lusa and caught the attention of Real Madrid in 1997. However, the player had difficulty fitting into the Spanish club and was loaned to Flamengo in 1998.


At Flamengo, Zé Roberto was a starter in the Campeonato Carioca competition, entered the field 23 times and aroused the interest of Bayer Leverkusen , leaving Gávea in the same season. As an athlete, the former midfielder also played in the 2006 World Cup for the Brazilian team.


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It doesn't stop: Gerson, from Flamengo, is the player with the most minutes since surgery

Midfielder has been a technical and moral leader within the club

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One of Flamengo's main players in 2024, Gerson has been fundamental under Tite's command. Last Sunday (15), in a 1-1 draw with Vasco, the midfielder scored Rubro-Negro's goal and stood out once again. This year, Gerson leads the list of Serie A athletes with the most minutes on the field since returning from surgery at the beginning of the season.

In March 2024, Gerson underwent kidney surgery due to hydronephrosis, a problem kidney that kept him away from Flamengo for around a month and a half. Since his return, the athlete has participated in all 37 Flamengo matches, in addition to two more for the Brazilian National Team.

Top-5 Serie A Athletes with the Most Minutes (After Gerson's Return):< /b>

1. Gerson (Flamengo) – 3246 minutes

2. Marcos Felipe (Bahia) – 3108 minutes


3. Fabrício Bruno (Flamengo) – 3077 minutes


4. Weverton (Palmeiras) – 3028 minutes

5. Agustín Rossi (Flamengo) – 3020 minutes


Of Flamengo's 37 games since the medical problem, Gerson started 32. The midfielder was a substitute in the first three matches of the Brasileirão, while he regained his rhythm after surgery, and was also on the bench in the duel against Botafogo, after playing 90 minutes against Bolívar (BOL) at altitude, in the group stage of the Libertadores.

After that, Gerson started 21 consecutive matches as a starter. He returned to the bench only in the game against São Paulo, in the second round of the Brasileirão return, when Tite opted for an alternative team. Gerson entered the final part of that match.

Next Appointment

With Gerson available, Flamengo is preparing for the quarter-finals of the Libertadores. Fla will face Peñarol (URU) this Thursday (19), at 7pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The return game is scheduled for September 26th, at the same time, at the Campeón del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo.



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