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GABIGOL AT CORINTHIANS? UNDERSTAND HOW TIMÃO COULD PAY THE SAME SALARY AS FLAMENGO

With accumulated debts and many new athletes, it seems impossible that the São Paulo club will have the chance to sign the player, but they have an ace up their sleeve

Gabigol / Disclosure
Gabigol / Disclosure

15 Mar 2024 | 08:53 |

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After a lot of history written with Flamengo, Gabigol is at risk of not being able to renew his contract with the team. There is judicial issues - in the case of doping in which he is involved -, as well as incompatibilities in the clauses of a new contract with the team. Gabriel wants to keep the Sacred Mantle for another 5 years, in addition to asking for a higher salary. The red and black board does not think the same way. However, the player, apparently, is not at risk of being left without a team.


In the midst of all this drama, Corinthians never stopped closely monitoring all of Gabriel and Flamengo's movements. Timão knows that the striker's priority is to renew with the red-black club and that he does not intend to sign a pre-contract with any team and will wait for the contractual resolution until the end of his contract in December and only when he has the completion of conversations with Flamengo will make the decision for another club. But the interest exists and the investments have already taken place.


A significant part of the red and black fans completely disregarded the possibility of the number 10 being transferred to Corinthians, due to the club's financial situation. Corinthians' recent debt headlines are not encouraging for their fans. The São Paulo club is recognized as one of the most indebted clubs in the country and its recently elected president, Augusto Melo, has been juggling debts with the formation of a strong team.


Eliminated in the first phase of the São Paulo championship, Corinthians has already spent more than R$ 130 million on 12 players signed in the first window of 2024 and debts do not seem to be an impediment to signings in Itaquera's team. However, there is a plan in progress to make it possible to pay the costs involved in hiring a strong athlete like Gabriel Barbosa.

Corinthians' plan, according to the newspaper O Dia, is to find partners in the São Paulo marketing market, who will help them pay for Gabigol's high salary since the player could join the club for free , if you do not renew with Mais Querido. Supported by partners, Corinthians hopes to be able to tempt Gabigol to move to the capital of São Paulo and defend the Corinthians colors in the coming seasons.


Just recovered due to muscle injuries, Gabigol will be available to coach Tite for the semi-final match against Fluminense next Saturday (16) at 9pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã.


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Flamengo's window was more impressive than Botafogo's in 2024, says journalist

Mengão made signings to raise the level of the squad that was already considered by many to be one of the best in Brazil and an analyst says that it surpassed the black and white team.

André Rizek says Flamengo's transfer window is longer than 2019 and Botafogo's in 2024 - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo
André Rizek says Flamengo's transfer window is longer than 2019 and Botafogo's in 2024 - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

03 Set 2025 | 21:00 |

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Flamengo's last transfer window made history . After criticism from fans for previous timid moves, the board responded with significant reinforcements for the squad led by Filipe Luís . The club's performance in the transfer market was so remarkable that it earned praise from André Rizek, who compared the club's move to other iconic transfers in Brazilian football.


Rizek on Flamengo's 2025 market: "It surpasses Botafogo's last year"


In a video published by ge, the journalist highlighted that Mais Querido made the most impactful move among the Serie A clubs . In Rizek's assessment, Flamengo brought in five players from the national team, although he considers Carrascal and Emerson Royal to be slightly below the others.


BETTER WINDOW THAN 2019, SAYS RIZEK

Rizek was adamant that Flamengo 's 2025 transfer window surpasses that of 2019, when the board signed Rafinha, Gerson, and Filipe Luís to bolster Jorge Jesus' squad. Even Botafogo's high-profile 2024 signings, including Vitinho, Alex Telles, Almada, and Igor Jesus, are behind , he said.


"I think it's the most impressive in the history of the points system. It surpasses 2019, when they brought in Rafinha, Gerson, and Filipe Luís mid-season. And it surpasses Botafogo's last year. This window improves what was already very good: Flamengo . Combining the package that arrived and what they already had, Flamengo is very strong, and I can't see anything similar to what Flamengo has done this year," analyzed the commentator.

The journalist also teased the competition: "The other clubs have two paths: they can simply look at Flamengo's investment power and say, ' Patience, those guys have a lot of money ,' or they can rush to get there. Which path will your club choose?"

IMPACT REINFORCEMENTS

The window closed last Tuesday (2) and, for Flamengo, the result was historic. In addition to the quality of the names, the board showed efficiency in bringing in important players at reduced costs or even without direct investment.

Main arrivals:

  • Saul – free of charge
  • Emerson Royal – €9 million (R$58.7 million)
  • Samuel Lino – €22 million (R$141.5 million)
  • Carrascal – €12 million (R$76.8 million)

It's worth remembering that the club had already signed Jorginho during the special window for the Club World Cup , making the cycle even more memorable. In total, Flamengo invested R$277 million, the largest amount in the club's history in a single window.


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Felipe Melo believes Flamengo will be in the final, but warns: “I don’t like it…”

Mengão is still in the Copa Libertadores and the commentator sees a good chance of reaching the decisive match, but avoids projections.

Felipe Melo believes Flamengo will be in the Libertadores final, but avoids talking about the title - Photo: Reproduction/SporTV
Felipe Melo believes Flamengo will be in the Libertadores final, but avoids talking about the title - Photo: Reproduction/SporTV

03 Set 2025 | 20:00 |

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Felipe Melo believes the second half of the Brazilian Championship still holds many surprises . Even with Flamengo leading and relying solely on itself to win the title, the former player emphasized that the race remains fierce: " I don't have a crystal ball. As for who will be champion ... I think it will be between these clubs."


Felipe Melo on projecting Flamengo or Palmeiras as Brazilian champions: "I don't really like that"


For him, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro are firmly in contention, while Botafogo could also surprise. According to Melo, the champion will likely be determined only in the final round: " They're the league leaders, fighting for the top of the table , they're the best teams and they play the best football."


NO ABSOLUTE FAVORITE

Felipe Melo avoided naming a big favorite, preferring to leave the possibilities open: “ It’s difficult, I don’t think it will escape these three clubs , but to say that Flamengo will be champion, that Palmeiras will be champion… I don’t really like that.”


Still, he reinforced that Botafogo can enter the competition and keep the excitement going until the end of the competition: " Flamengo , Palmeiras and Cruzeiro will fight until the end. Suddenly, Botafogo could arrive, they have a good team ."

OPINION ON THE LIBERTADORES

In addition to the Brasileirão, Felipe Melo also commented on the Copa Libertadores. The former player believes Flamengo has every chance of reaching the final , while on the other side of the bracket, the odds are more even.

"On Flamengo's side, Flamengo has every chance of reaching the final . On the other hand, Palmeiras and São Paulo could face off in a semifinal... it's Palmeiras, São Paulo, and River Plate. I think Palmeiras could even beat River. I'll speak from the heart: I'm a Palmeiras fan."



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Brazil vs Chile: Where to watch live, schedule and probable lineups

Amarelinha takes to the field at Maracanã this Thursday (4) and will have a game ahead to consolidate Ancelotti's work against La Roja

Check the time and where to watch Brazil vs Chile for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF
Check the time and where to watch Brazil vs Chile for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Photo: Rafael Ribeiro/CBF

03 Set 2025 | 19:00 |

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The 17th round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers holds strong emotions, especially for Flamengo fans . This Thursday (4), Brazil and Chile face each other at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time). One of the names that could gain prominence is striker Samuel Lino , called up to represent the Brazilian National Team.


The match will be broadcast on Globo, on free-to-air television , with commentary by Luis Roberto and Caio Ribeiro and Roger Flores. On SporTV, on a cable channel, the commentary will be by Luiz Carlos Júnior, with commentary by Lédio Carmona and Paulo Nunes.


PROBABLE LINEUPS


Brazil: Alisson; Wesley, Marquinhos, Gabriel Magalhães and Douglas Santos; Casemiro and Bruno Guimarães; Estevão, Raphinha, Gabriel Martinelli and João Pedro.

Chile: Vigouroux; Hormazabal, Paulo Díaz, Maripán and Suazo; Echeverría, Ignacio Saavedra and Cabral; Osorio, Aravena and Brereton.


WESLEY WINS SPOT IN THE NATIONAL TEAM

A Flamengo recruit, right-back Wesley is competing for a spot with Monaco's Vanderson (FRA). In Carlo Ancelotti's first two matches under management, against Ecuador and Paraguay, Vanderson was the starter. However, after his recent transfer to Roma (ITA), Wesley has started to gain ground and could change the national team's trajectory .

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GAME?

The Brazilian national team, managed by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, has already secured an early spot for the 2026 World Cup . As a result, the last two rounds of the qualifiers will serve as testing grounds for new names in the squad.

Meanwhile, Chile arrives with no chance of qualifying and under the leadership of Nicolás Córdova , who left out some of the key players from the winning generation of the last decade. Thus, the duel at Maracanã will be marked by different, yet equally significant, circumstances for both teams.



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