FLAMENGO GOES TO EUROPE TO CLOSE HIRING IN THE MID-YEAR WINDOW

Flamengo confirmed this week Betano as its new master sponsor in a contract valid until December 2028. The agreement, considered historic, could generate up to R$932.5 million for the Rio de Janeiro club's coffers.

Thus, it consolidates itself as one of the largest commercial agreements ever made in Brazilian football. In addition to the financial contribution, the partnership aims to strengthen the brand's image nationwide through fan activations and sports marketing initiatives.

BETANO ASSESSES THE POSSIBILITY

According to the newspaper O Globo, Betano is also considering the possibility of bringing a major international star to the squad. The news excited fans, who began suggesting prominent names from European football.

Among the most frequently mentioned is Paulo Dybala, an Argentine striker who plays for Roma in Italy. The player has recently been linked with a move to Grêmio and his future is being monitored by several clubs.

DYBALA'S SALARY VALUES

The Argentine star's contract with Roma runs until June 2026 and has a release clause estimated at €12 million, approximately R$76.6 million . Although the fee is considered affordable for the market, the obstacle lies in the player's salary.

Dybala currently earns €8 million per year, equivalent to R$51.1 million . This amount represents approximately R$4.2 million per month, even exceeding the salaries of Neymar at Santos and Memphis Depay at Corinthians.

Lucas Beltrán, a Flamengo target this transfer window , is close to finalizing his move to CSKA Moscow in Russia. With no place at Fiorentina, the 24-year-old striker opted to remain in European football and expressed no interest in returning to South America. According to Gazeta do Urubu, negotiations are advanced, and a deal with the Russian club could be finalized soon.

The Italian press revealed that CSKA presented a proposal of €12 million fixed, plus €3 million in goal bonuses , totaling €15 million. The amount is equivalent to the offer already made by Rubro-Negro, who had reached an agreement with Fiorentina.

Despite this, the operation was ultimately vetoed by Beltrán himself, who preferred to remain in Europe . The striker's family also wanted him to remain in Italy, which influenced the decision.

ZENIT EMERGED AS AN INTERESTED PARTY

Earlier this month, journalist Marco Giordano noted that Zenit was monitoring the player's situation. The Russian club, which recently signed Gerson after his departure from Mengão , has expressed interest in moving forward, but CSKA is closest to concluding the deal. Given this scenario, Beltrán's future is likely to be decided soon, and it's unlikely to be in South American football.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN FIORENTINA AND RUBRO-NEGRO

The deal between Fiorentina and Rubro-Negro was already in place. The Italian press reported that the Brazilians' offer included 12 million euros , plus another 3 million in bonuses for goals, totaling approximately 95 million reais.

Striker Michael is emerging as the top name among the players who could leave Flamengo this transfer window. The athlete has already communicated to the board his desire to pursue new career opportunities, but has not yet received an official offer.

Another player whose future may soon be decided is Juninho. The midfielder's representatives presented two loan proposals about a month ago, but both were rejected by the club's management, who deemed them unprofitable. Despite this, his agents are still looking for alternatives. This information comes from the Voz do Ninho website.

LACK OF SPACE ON THE TEAM

Within the club, the perception is that the lack of playing time could influence the retention of some players. In Michael's case, offers arrived from Saudi Arabia, but all in the form of a loan . The board preferred not to move forward, seeking more favorable terms.

As a result, the striker lost his place in the rotation, falling behind Filipe Luís in certain selections. This situation reinforces the need for roster adjustments, especially given the "large number of players" recently mentioned by the coach himself.

OUTGOING ATHLETES

Besides Michael and Juninho, other players are also being considered. Midfielder Victor Hugo, who recently returned from loan, has yet to establish himself and could be traded again . Defender Cleiton, who has been underused, also appears on the list of possible departures.