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Flamengo has a "flea" behind its ear in the case of Corinthians - understand

The club awaits the next steps to understand what will be the line of reasoning used in the operation

12 Out 2024 | 09:31 |

Last Friday, Corinthians took another important step in negotiations involving goalkeeper Hugo Souza, from Flamengo. The São Paulo club formalized an official proposal to exercise the player's purchase clause, sending a “guarantor” to Rubro-Negro. The offer provides for the payment of 800 thousand euros in installments, divided into four installments of 200 thousand euros each. This proposal demonstrates Timão's interest in acquiring the goalkeeper, who had already been the target of surveys by the black and white club. Now, it is up to Flamengo to analyze the terms offered and decide whether the format presented meets the financial and strategic expectations of the Rio club.

Hugo Souza, trained in Flamengo's youth categories, had ups and downs in his career at the club. After standing out in some matches, especially in the absence of starter Diego Alves, the young goalkeeper alternated moments of confidence with failures that generated criticism from the fans. As a result, his space in the team was gradually reduced, and the club began to look for alternatives for its future. Corinthians' interest came as an opportunity for both the player and the club Flamengo, which seeks to fit its movements in the transfer market with a focus on financial balance and specific renewals in the squad.

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">THE CLUB HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THE PURCHASE

The guarantor sent by Corinthians, a key figure in the purchase process, is an additional guarantee offered by the São Paulo club to ensure compliance with the payment of the agreed installments. O Flamengo, in turn, is carefully analyzing the proposal, especially with regard to installments, to ensure that the amounts are paid as stipulated and that the deal is beneficial for both parties. Despite being a value considered affordable by current market standards, the Red and Black board is being careful in its assessment, taking into account not only the financial value, but also the sporting impact of Hugo Souza's departure.

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);"> ANOTHER CHAPTER OF THE HUGO CASE

The negotiation for Hugo Souza is yet another reflection of Corinthians's strategy of seeking solutions in the domestic market, taking advantage of opportunities to reinforce its squad with potential players who can contribute in the long term. The goalkeeper, who has already played for the Brazilian Under-20 team, still has room for improvement and could find at Corinthians an environment to regain the confidence and stability that he lacked at Flamengo. For Timão, the arrival of a young goalkeeper, with experience at a high-level club, represents a bet on the future, especially considering a possible renewal in the sector.

On the other hand, Flamengo also sees this negotiation as part of its squad adjustment strategy, freeing up space for new opportunities and efficiently managing its assets. The sale of Hugo Souza could represent another step in the board's planning to focus on names that stand out in the youth categories and in the market, while relieving the salary bill with the departure of athletes who are not in the club's immediate plans. trainer. The final decision on whether or not to accept Corinthians' proposal should be made soon, as the transfer market remains busy and the clubs need to define their positions quickly.

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Mengão está muito próximo de conquistar seu nono título da competição e pode fazê-lo com uma campanha irretocável em ambos os turnos

Flamengo tem chances de ser o time de melhor campanha nos dois turnos do Brasileirão - Foto: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

25 Nov 2025 | 15:15 |

Às vésperas de poder conquistar o título brasileiro nesta terça-feira (25), o Flamengo também mira outro feito relevante na Série A: terminar a competição como o melhor time tanto do primeiro quanto do segundo turno. O Rubro-Negro enfrenta o Atlético-MG na Arena MRV, em Belo Horizonte, pela 36ª rodada, em clima de possível consagração.

Na briga direta pelo troféu, o Flamengo depende de um tropeço do Palmeiras e de uma vitória em BH para confirmar a conquista antecipada. E, paralelamente, está muito próximo de assegurar a liderança do returno. Até aqui, em 16 partidas na segunda metade do Brasileirão, são nove vitórias, quatro empates e três derrotas.

PRIMEIRO TURNO DE ALMANAQUE

No primeiro turno, o desempenho foi ainda mais dominante. Em 19 rodadas, o time somou 13 vitórias, quatro empates e apenas duas derrotas, com 38 gols marcados e somente nove sofridos, números que consolidaram o Rubro-Negro como equipe a ser batida. Apesar de uma leve oscilação nas últimas semanas, a campanha do Mais Querido segue robusta. A equipe lidera o campeonato com 74 pontos, quatro à frente do vice-líder Palmeiras.

PALMEIRAS, CRUZEIRO E MIRASSOL NA DISPUTA

Ao longo da competição, Palmeiras e Cruzeiro permaneceram próximos do Flamengo, mantendo a disputa intensa no alto da tabela. Agora, a luta paralela é pelo título, mesmo que simbólico, de melhor time do returno.

Quatro equipes somam os mesmos 31 pontos na segunda metade do Brasileirão: Flamengo, Palmeiras, Cruzeiro e Mirassol. O Rubro-Negro aparece na liderança pelo saldo de gols (21). Com três rodadas restantes, a disputa estatística promete emoção paralela ao caminho rumo ao título brasileiro e o Mengão segue no controle dos dois objetivos.

VEJA A SEQUÊNCIA DE CADA EQUIPE

FLAMENGO

Atlético-MG – fora – 36ª rodada
Ceará – casa – 37ª rodada
Mirassol – fora – 38ª rodada

PALMEIRAS

Grêmio – fora – 36ª rodada
Atlético-MG – fora – 37ª rodada
Ceará – fora – 38ª rodada

MIRASSOL

Vitória – fora – 36ª rodada
Vasco – fora – 37ª rodada
Flamengo – fora – 38ª rodada

CRUZEIRO

Ceará – fora – 36ª rodada
Botafogo – casa – 37ª rodada
Santos – casa – 38ª rodada

Flamengo has a "flea" behind its ear in the case of Corinthians - understand