JOURNALIST BELIEVES IN A HAPPY ENDING BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND LÉO ORTIZ: "I THINK..."

In the relationship between Gabigol and coach Tite at Flamengo, only the field is capable of speaking. Between the striker and coach, there is practically no dialogue, and the cold and silent war dictates that only one of them should remain at the club for the season in 2025.

No atmosphere with the coaching staff and also with the squad , Gabriel Barbosa has been convinced to change and airs, but even the clubs that expressed interest in the first half of the year backed away. With a contract at Flamengo until the end of December, Gabigol had offers from Palmeiras, Corinthians and Santos, was mentioned at Grêmio, but did not want to sign a pre-contract with any team.

The expectation was to try to turn things around on top in the second half, otherwise he would end his time at Flamengo like the idol he became, without any fuss.

Tite's arrival last year changed the entire perspective of the striker, who was already in a bad phase previously, and lost his place once and for all to Pedro with the presence of the new coach. With the center forward's recent injury, Tite kept Gabigol at the end of the line, under the argument that Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique perform better in the scheme with a reference man .

Without understanding the criteria, Gabi maintains her dedication to the basic level of professionalism in training, as it is not part of the coach's or the club's plans for a possible renewal. With the chances of a comeback practically buried, the two possible paths are to wait for the election in Flamengo to find out if Tite will remain with the next president; or wait for the end of the contract to freely listen to proposals again. Palmeiras and Santos have not yet given up on the idea, and Bahia appears as an option, as it has good investment capacity.

Retired from the field since 2017, former midfielder Zé Roberto, who had a spell at Flamengoin the 90s, it is looking to buy 90% of SAF from São Bento, a club in São Paulo. According to GE, a meeting scheduled for this Wednesday night (18) could decree the sale of the Sorocaba team to the company Flash Forward, which belongs to the former player.

Zé Roberto is the main name of the company. However, the group also has partners such as former athlete Fransérgio and businessman Tiago Ribeiro (former CEO of Estoril). In addition to Flamengo, Zé played in Brazilian football with the shirts of Palmeiras, Santos and Grêmio. In Europe, the former athlete defended giants such as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

The offer is R$130 million, which would be paid in installments. This amount would be invested on a specific basis in the football team and the club’s structure. The project is to take São Bento to the elite of São Paulo football and Brazilian Series B in up to six seasons.

The passage of Zé Roberto for Flamengo

Revelation from Portuguesa-SP, Zé Roberto stood out at Lusa and caught the attention of Real Madrid in 1997. However, the player had difficulty fitting into the Spanish club and was loaned to Flamengo in 1998.

At Flamengo, Zé Roberto was a starter in the Campeonato Carioca competition, entered the field 23 times and aroused the interest of Bayer Leverkusen , leaving Gávea in the same season. As an athlete, the former midfielder also played in the 2006 World Cup for the Brazilian team.

Matheus Gonçalves, Flamengo's young promise, clearly demonstrated his preference to continue at the Rio club, despite proposals received from other teams both in Brazil and abroad. In a statement to UOL, the athlete highlighted his emotional bond with Rubro-Negro, a club he has defended since he was 12 years old. For him, the Flamengo is the ideal place to continue developing his career and where he believes he can have more opportunities for growth.

This choice reflects the strong bond that Gonçalves has with the team and his vision that he can gain more space in the main team. In a market where young talents often seek international transfers in search of greater visibility and financial return, the midfielder chooses to remain at the club he considers his favorite team. This emotional connection, combined with confidence in his potential, reinforces the player's desire to consolidate his position in the red and black squad.

FLAMENGO HAS A DECISION POINT

< The interest of national and foreign clubs in the player is not a surprise. With outstanding passages in the youth categories, Matheus Gonçalves attracted the attention of the public and experts due to his talent and performance on the field. However, the decision to remain at Flamengocan be seen as a strategic step, both for his career and for the club itself, which seeks to maintain its young values ​​in the squad.

The attitude of Matheus Gonçalves demonstrates maturity and commitment. In an era where pressure for quick results and million-dollar negotiations can influence decisions, the midfielder chooses to continue his development at the club where he feels most comfortable. This can be beneficial not only for your technical and tactical evolution, but also to strengthen your bond with the fans and the club, which values ​​its players' identification with Flamengo.