LUIZ ARAÚJO SHINES AND FLAMENGO BEATS GÊMIO 2 A1 FOR BRASILEIRÃO

Flamengo's executioner in the fateful elimination in the quarter-finals of the Libertadores in 2024, Leo Fernandez, Uruguayan midfielder who was featured at Peñarol, but belongs to Toluca , from Mexico, could be a reinforcement for River Plate next season. This is because according to information from journalist Jorge Nicola, Leo was recently offered to Flamengo through his staff. Rubro-Negro later denied any contact and stated that they do not have the Uruguayan midfielder in their plans.

In principle, Penãrol has had difficulty in acquiring the athlete permanently, and that is why River Plate came into play, according to journalist César Luis Merlo. Without disclosed values, the Argentines' proposal would be for the percentage of the 26-year-old player.

In addition to Peñarol, where this season he scored 22 goals and provided 17 assists in 47 games, Leo Fernandez also spent time at Universidad de Chile, Tigres (MEX), Toluca and Fluminense.

Regarded as one of the great promises of Portuguese football when he emerged at Benfica, Filipe Jota may be leaving Stade Rennais, the French team led by former Flamengo, Jorge Sampaoli. Having made his entire base at Benfica, leaving the club only in 2020 to go on loan, the winger could be a name to watch out for José Boto, who worked with the athlete at Benfica.

Known for being very knowledgeable about the South American market, but obviously with the power to attract Portuguese players, José Boto could strengthen relations between the 25-year-old player and Flamengo, in a good way market opportunity.

Since August at Rennes, Jota arrived at Al-Ittihad, where he was unable to perform his best football, as he has been in the team led by Jorge Sampaoli. So much so that according to French newspaper L'Équipe, the Portuguese could be leaving the club as early as January.

Without playing as a starter since November and with just 13 minutes added in the entire month of December, Jota's dissatisfaction and Rennes' movement could cause the player's trajectory in the club ends even with the contract expiring only in 2027.

Signed for 8 million euros, his market value remains the same, which equivalent to the real, would be something around 51 million. This value, however, can be reduced in view of the entire mess.

How does Jota play?

Despite many years at Benfica, his most successful period was at Celtic, in Scotland. At the club he was a fan idol and contributed to five titles while he was in the country. In total there were 83 games for the Scots, with 28 goals and 26 assists.

Originally left winger, Jota can also play on the right and centralized side, as a false nine. A highly skilled player, he stands out for his technical quality, with the ability to work with both legs, improvisation and passes, all of which also contributes to goals when necessary.

Amidst speculation that despite several options For this position in the squad, José Boto wants someone to occupy this part of the field, Jota could emerge as a market opportunity, especially with the fact that he already knows and has worked with the new Flamengo manager.

Léo Pereira has a contract with Flamengo until December 2027, but was recently speculated at Boca Juniors (ARG). According to journalist Leandro Aguilera, the Mais Querido defender is on coach Fernando Gago's list to reinforce the Argentine team next season. However, the information was denied by the player's agent.

In contact with journalist Venê Casagrande, Léo Pereira's agent denied any contact with Boca Juniors< /b>. Highlighting that the defender has been a member of Mais Querido's defense since 2022. Therefore, to get him from Rubro-Negro, the Argentine team would have to invest a high amount of money.