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Premier League player says he talks to Filipe Luís and wants to play for Flamengo

The athlete says he has been in contact with the red-black coach and that despite Fla looking for a player with different characteristics, he wants to wear the mantle

The midfielder highlighted his desire to wear the Sacred Mantle and, in addition, revealed that he has constant conversations with coach Filipe Luís.
The midfielder highlighted his desire to wear the Sacred Mantle and, in addition, revealed that he has constant conversations with coach Filipe Luís.

25 Mai 2025 | 06:30 |

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The Club World Cup is coming up and Flamengo is looking for reinforcements to make a good impression in the international tournament. However, no actual names have been announced, but speculations are always rife. In this sense, an old acquaintance of the fans could be "digging" for a spot in coach Filipe Luís' team.


Andreas Pereira, currently at Fulham , has frequent conversations with the red-black commander and expresses a strong desire to return to the Rio de Janeiro club, where he played between 2021 and 2022.


WHAT ANDREAS SAID
I have always made it clear that, if I return to Brazil, my first option is Flamengo.


In an interview with the videocast “Toca e Passa” from the newspaper O Globo, Andreas revealed that he exchanges messages with Filipe Luís, praising his work as a coach and, jokingly, sending “honks” as a fan, such as when he says that Flamengo “needs a midfielder”

"Only God knows (laughs). I've always made it clear that if I return to Brazil, my first option is Flamengo, where I feel comfortable. I have great friends there, I played with Arrascaeta, with Gerson in the national team... I also know that I would fit into Filipe Luís' team, who is a great friend. We talk a lot," he said.


"But it's something that's still up in the air. I have a two-year contract with Fulham, a club that opened its doors to me and I respect that. But I became a Flamengo fan, and this connection with Flamengo will always be special," he concluded.

IT'S NOT WHAT FLAMENGO IS LOOKING FOR

Andreas is not a priority for Filipe Luís , nor for the red-black board at the moment, especially because the coach already has players like De La Cruz and Jorginho for the second midfielder position, where he sees Andreas playing. The high cost of the transfer, estimated at 18 million euros (R$ 119.5 million), is also a factor that weighs against the negotiation at the moment. Added to this, the club is looking for a player to replace Arrascaeta.

In short, Andreas almost ended up at Palmeiras , however the negotiations did not go through and the player stayed in England.

PLAYER STATISTICS FOR THE SEASON

In the 2024/2025 season, Andreas Pereira for Fulham in the Premier League and other competitions has the following numbers:

Premier League:

  • Games: 32
  • Minutes played: 1,953
  • Goals: 2
  • Assists: 4
  • Expected Goals (xG): 3.5
  • Non-Penalty Expected Goals (npxG): 2.7
  • Expected Assists (xAG): 4.5
  • Shot-Creating Actions (SCA): 103
  • Goal-Creating Actions (GCA): 8
  • Cards: 8 (yellow, no red)
  • Average number of decisive passes: 94 (team leader)
  • Balls recovered: 108
  • Crossing accuracy: 33%
  • Ball actions: 1,653 (3rd on the team)


FA Cup:

  • Games: 4
  • Goals: 0
  • Assists: 2
  • Cards: 1 (yellow)

EFL Cup:

  • Games: 1
  • Goals: 0
  • Assists: 0
  • Cards: 0

the Bel/Brazilian is one of Fulham's main players, leading in decisive passes and being a key player in the creation of plays, with emphasis on his crosses (35 in the Premier League, 12 accurate) and creation of chances (10 in his last 5 matches)





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Sold out! Check out the latest partial ticket sales for Flamengo vs. Estudiantes.

Rubro-Negro begins its quest for a spot in the Copa Libertadores semifinals with sold-out tickets and a massive fan presence; the team has returns

Flamengo faces Estudiantes with sold-out tickets, important returns and major absences at Maracanã - photo: reproduction
Flamengo faces Estudiantes with sold-out tickets, important returns and major absences at Maracanã - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo begins its journey towards the semifinals of the Copa Libertadores this Thursday (18) . The first leg against Estudiantes (ARG) will be held at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time), and will have a full house.


All tickets were sold in advance, guaranteeing an estimated attendance of around 69,000. The expectation is that the Red-Black Nation will fill every section of the stadium , transforming the Maracanã into a cauldron to push the team toward victory.


IMPORTANT RETURNS


The team will have important reinforcements. Striker Bruno Henrique and full-back Varela , who were absent last Sunday (14) against Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , trained normally this Tuesday (16) and should be available to the coach again.

MAJOR SHORTAGES


Despite their returns, Rubro-Negro will remain without midfielder Jorginho, full-back Alex Sandro, and defensive midfielder Pulgar , who are still recovering. The likely lineup for the game includes: Rossi; Royal (Varela), Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas (Viña); Saúl, De La Cruz (Allan), Arrascaeta; Plata, Samuel Lino, and Pedro.

LIVE BROADCAST

Fans will be able to watch the match live on ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming). The second leg will be held next week in La Plata, Argentina, and will determine who advances to the semifinals.


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Saúl Ñíguez stands out at Flamengo and receives praise from the Spanish press

Signed at zero cost, the Spaniard quickly gained a place in Mais Querido, receiving praise from the Spanish press for his recent performances.

Saúl Ñíguez is consolidating his position at Flamengo, receiving praise from the Spanish press and expected to start against Estudiantes - photo: reproduction
Saúl Ñíguez is consolidating his position at Flamengo, receiving praise from the Spanish press and expected to start against Estudiantes - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 18:12 |

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Despite being signed only in the last transfer window, Saúl Ñíguez has already become one of the most important players in Flamengo's squad . The Spanish midfielder arrived at the club on a free transfer and quickly established himself in the starting lineup.


Spanish newspaper Marca highlighted the athlete's rapid adaptation. " The former Atlético de Madrid player arrived at Flamengo with the mission of becoming an important player and maintaining a prominent role in the starting lineup . His adaptation didn't take long," the publication reported.


PRAISE FROM THE SPANISH PRESS


According to the publication, Saúl is experiencing "a second youth" in Brazilian football and has already established himself as a key midfielder. Despite only registering one assist in eight games , he has played a more defensive role in Filipe Luís's team.

In the victory over Juventude, in the Brazilian Championship , Saúl started alongside Allan in midfield and provided the assist for Arrascaeta's goal in the 31st minute of the first half.


FLAMENGO COUNTS ON SAÚL ÑÍGUEZ

Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (18), at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) , at Maracanã, to face Estudiantes, for the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores. Saúl Ñíguez should once again be among the starters for the red-black team.


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Sesc Flamengo begins preparations for the 2025/26 season

The women's team receives reinforcements from athletes who competed in the World Cup in Thailand and begins a training phase before the Brazilian Cup, Carioca Championship and Super League.

Sesc RJ Flamengo welcomes World Cup medalists and prepares for the Taça Brasil, Carioca and Superliga - photo: reproduction
Sesc RJ Flamengo welcomes World Cup medalists and prepares for the Taça Brasil, Carioca and Superliga - photo: reproduction

16 Set 2025 | 17:34 |

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Sesc Flamengo already has a full squad ready to begin its preparations for the season's main competitions. Last Monday (15), the club welcomed names eagerly awaited by the fans: winger Helena , opposite Tainara, middle blocker Lorena and libero Laís, bronze medalists at the World Championships in Thailand, as well as Serbian middle blocker Maša Kirov, who also played in the Asian tournament and is one of the group's new additions.


While coach Bernardinho leads the Brazilian men's national team at the World Cup in the Philippines, the Rio de Janeiro team is under the command of assistant Helio Griner. He is leading the training sessions in preparation for the new squad's first challenges . This Friday (19), at 5 pm, the team faces Batavo Mackenzie in a closed-door training match at the Army Physical Education School (EsEFEx), in Urca.


COMPETITION SCHEDULE


Next week, Sesc Flamengo officially debuts its season with the Taça Brasil, which will take place from September 23rd to 25th in Londrina, Paraná. The tournament will also feature the home team, Sancor Maringá, and Gerdau Minas, at the Moringão gymnasium.

The Campeonato Carioca begins on October 1st, while the Superliga begins on the 20th . Assistant Helio Griner highlighted the importance of the athletes' adaptation period: "We've been training for a few months, but this year we had many players called up to national teams, in different categories. Four of the adults and Maša arrived from the World Cup and will gradually adapt," he said before adding.


"It's an exciting time. The team has been revamped, and I believe we're capable of competing for major titles. Now, we have to respect each other's limits to finish this week strong and have a good tournament next week," he said.


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