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At Jorge Jesus' request, Al Nassr aims to sign Flamengo star

Saudi club aims to reinforce the red-black squad; a star player in the squad is reportedly out of Flamengo's plans, and Ayrton Lucas is a direct request from Jorge Jesus.

Pedro and Ayrton Lucas are in Al-Nassr's sights. The Saudi club, now led by Jorge Jesus, could take two players from Flamengo - photo: reproduction
Pedro and Ayrton Lucas are in Al-Nassr's sights. The Saudi club, now led by Jorge Jesus, could take two players from Flamengo - photo: reproduction

16 Jul 2025 | 12:46 |

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr team has once again set its sights on Brazilian football stars, targeting two key players from Flamengo's squad: striker Pedro and left-back Ayrton Lucas . The news was released by the Saudi press, which highlighted coach Jorge Jesus' interest in signing both players next season.


Pedro, who was not included in Flamengo's last two matches , appears to be a strong candidate for the Arab club's attack, which recently lost striker Duran. According to sources close to the player's staff, an offer of €18 million (approximately R$100 million), including targets, could convince Flamengo to negotiate the number 9.


AYRTON LUCAS GETS THE SPOTLIGHT


Jorge Jesus, recently announced as Al-Nassr's coach, has already named names to strengthen the team. One of them is Ayrton Lucas , a full-back who has been a starter in Flamengo 's recent matches. The player was given opportunities after Alex Sandro returned from the Brazilian national team with a muscle problem and took his place in the first team.

In recent performances, Ayrton has been praised by fans and coach Filipe Luís, particularly in the victory over Chelsea, which crowned the tournament champion. The full-back's performance has attracted attention , and according to the Saudi newspaper Ar RiyadiYah, an official offer is being prepared.


TOO MANY OPTIONS ON THE SIDE

Pedro and Ayrton Lucas will not be in today's game (16), against Santos, in a game valid for the Brazilian Championship. The number 9 is out due to acts of indiscipline , while Ayrton Lucas is recovering from an injury caused in the last match against São Paulo.


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Former Flamengo player signs with Athletic and will play in Serie B

The player is a product of Mengão and, despite not having had a place in the club's professional squad, he will have a new opportunity in the second division of the Brasileirão.

Flamengo product, defender Felipe Vieira is announced as Athletic's new signing - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo
Flamengo product, defender Felipe Vieira is announced as Athletic's new signing - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo

26 Ago 2025 | 20:00 |

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Looking to strengthen the squad for the fight to escape the relegation zone of the Brazilian Championship Series B, Athletic confirmed the arrival of defender Felipe Vieira , a young player trained in the youth ranks of Flamengo.


TRAJECTORY AT FLAMENGO


Felipe joined Flamengo in 2022 to play for the under-17 team and quickly excelled. At under-20, he earned a place in national and international competitions, demonstrating maturity and confidence. He was part of the squad that won the Under-20 Libertadores , a competition in which Flamengo defeated Palmeiras on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final.


With the title, the club secured a spot in the U-20 Intercontinental Championship, which they won against Barcelona. The defender also lifted the U-20 Carioca Championship trophy for Mais Querido, but was not among the squad for the World Cup .

ARRIVAL AT ATHLETIC


Now in Athletic 's professional squad, Felipe is already training under coach Rui Duarte, who now counts on the defender as an option to strengthen the defensive system in Serie B. The Minas Gerais club has the worst defense in the championship with 33 goals conceded.

FELIPE VIEIRA'S NUMBERS

In the 2024/25 season, Felipe started 15 matches for Flamengo's youth academy, totaling 721 minutes on the pitch. He didn't score any goals or provide any assists, but he received only four yellow cards and no red cards , demonstrating discipline. His main strengths are positioning, reading the game, aerial dominance, and defensive anticipation.



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Filipe Luís avoids talking about Flamengo's schedule: "one day it will..."

Mengão thrashed Vitória 8-0 last Monday (26) and the coach pointed to a break in dates as one of the reasons for the performance

Flamengo thrashes Vitória after four days without games in any competition - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo thrashes Vitória after four days without games in any competition - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

26 Ago 2025 | 19:00 |

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The recent change in the Brazilian football calendar continues to generate controversy . Flamengo, which had weeks off after being eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, saw this plan compromised by the change made by the CBF . However, this Monday (25), Filipe Luís's team showed strength: they thrashed Vitória 8-0 at Maracanã, after four days of rest. For the coach, the break was decisive for the performance.


Filipe Luís on his break at Flamengo: "It will be demonstrated one day and it will change"


"The club has already taken a position, and I prefer not to comment on the matter (of changing the calendar). Players with four days of rest fly, and then after every three days they can't perform. This hasn't been proven yet; it will be proven one day, and it will change . I'm absolutely certain that, scientifically, they will demonstrate that a player needs four days to fully recover. It won't be this year," the coach stated.


DECISIVE REST

Before facing Vitória, Flamengo had faced Internacional on Wednesday (20). Thus, the interval between the two commitments guaranteed a four-day recovery period , exactly what Filipe Luís defends as ideal for athletes to reach maximum performance.


HOW WAS THE ROUTE?

Flamengo gave their opponent no chance . Just two minutes into the game, the scoreboard was already 2-0, with goals from Samuel Lino and Pedro. Later in the first half, Arrascaeta extended the lead. In the second half, Flamengo accelerated and built a historic rout: Pedro (twice), Lino, Luiz Araújo, and Bruno Henrique sealed the 8-0 victory.

NEXT CHALLENGE

After the result, fans are already planning their next match. Flamengo will have another four days of rest before facing Grêmio on Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão. Mengão is the isolated leader of the competition with 46 points, four more than the second-placed Palmeiras.


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Samuel Lino is highlighted in Flamengo x Vitória and fans recognize it

The striker contributed two goals and three assists in Mengão's resounding victory over Leão and won the affection of the fans

After a monstrous performance in Flamengo's 8-0 victory, Samuel Lino is elected the 'Fans' Star' - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
After a monstrous performance in Flamengo's 8-0 victory, Samuel Lino is elected the 'Fans' Star' - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

26 Ago 2025 | 18:00 |

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On Monday night (25), Flamengo wrote another historic chapter at Maracanã. In the 21st round of the Brasileirão, Rubro-Negro thrashed Vitória 8-0 in front of a packed stadium . One of the big names in the match was Samuel Lino, who directly participated in five goals and was elected the 'Fans' Star' .


ELECTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA


The club opened a vote on its digital platforms for fans to choose the best player on the pitch. With 53.9% of the vote, Samuel Lino beat out strong competitors like Pedro, Arrascaeta, and Bruno Henrique . The number 16 was decisive with two goals and three assists.


Voting result:

  1. Samuel Lino – 53.9%
  2. Pedro – 36.7%
  3. Arrascaeta – 8.7%
  4. Bruno Henrique – 0.8%
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE


Just two minutes in, Samuel Lino opened the scoring for Flamengo . Later in the first half, he set up Arrascaeta for the third goal. In the second half, he maintained his momentum: assisting Pedro to extend the lead, scoring again after a pass from Varela , and shortly after, feeding the number 9 again to seal his fifth direct contribution to the score.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

After the rout, Flamengo focuses on the duel against Grêmio, valid for the 22nd round of the Brasileirão . The game will be next Sunday (31), at 4 pm (Brasília time), again at Maracanã. The Mais Querido is the isolated leader of the competition with 46 points, four more than Palmeiras, in second place.


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