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MORE THAN A CLUB, FLAMENGO IS “HOME”

Hugo Souza says goodbye to the team that revealed him and the Nação rubro-negra when he was loaned to the European team

Hugo Souza on the field with Flamengo
Hugo Souza on the field with Flamengo

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Hugo Souza says goodbye to the Nation and the club on social media and officially. The goalkeeper will go to Desportivo Chaves (POR) for one year. Hugo was revealed by Flamengo, won titles with the mantle and played more than 70 games.

Hugo Souza's transfer to the Portuguese team Desportivo Chaves is another one of the moves that occur in this mid-year window. The player was loaned for a period of 12 months. Flamengo continues to have 50% of the economic rights over him. If Hugo's new team wants to buy him in the future, the amounts set at 1.2 million euros (approximately 6.2 million reais at current prices). Thus, if the Lusitanian club acquires the player definitively, in future sales, Flamengo will continue to receive half of the agreed amount.


It was with great emotion that the player - Cria do Ninho - said goodbye to the club and the fans on their social networks: “The time has come to say goodbye to Flamengo, this place that I consider much more than a club and, yes, my home. I arrived at the age of ten and lived here for over a decade. There were many titles won with the Sacred Mantle. And with great honor, I can say that I lived and won here!”


At the age of 24, the goalkeeper leaves Flamengo after 71 matches as a professional. During this period, Hugo Souza won the following titles: Brasileirão (2020), Supercopa do Brasil (2021), Campeonato Carioca (2021), Libertadores (2022) and Copa do Brasil (2022).



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"Respect is the feeling..." Flamengo has Tite's words echoed behind the scenes with the fans

The club has a different point of view from the coach

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In an interview given after the defeat of Flamengoto Peñarol, 1-0, coach Tite was direct in responding to the boos received by the fans. The statement, marked by a frank tone, exposed the coach's pragmatic vision in relation to demanding fans and the pressure for results. “I respect the fans’ feelings. Of course I feel that (the boos), I'm human”, said Tite, recognizing the fans' frustration in the face of the setback.

Tite's speech reveals that he understands the role of fans as a fundamental part in the context of a club, especially in a team of great expression like Flamengo. By mentioning that the boos affect him as a human being, the coach demonstrates empathy, but does not fail to highlight that the only way to reverse this situation is with achievements on the field. “It can only be reversed in one way”, pointed out the coach.

THE MISTAKE THAT COSTED EXTREMELY DEARLY 

The response reflects the experience of Titein dealing with pressure who follows the command of great teams in Brazilian football. With successful spells at clubs such as Corinthians, Grêmio and the Brazilian national team itself, the coach has a track record that puts him in a position to understand, perhaps like few others, the relationship between performance on the field and fans' expectations. For him, this connection is clear: “Do you know how to win fans? Do you know how I won over the fans of the other clubs I played for? Win an important title”, he declared.

The phrase highlights the centrality of titles in football, especially in mass clubs like Flamengo. In Brazil, the culture of results is intense, and Tite recognizes that fans have a limited tolerance for negative results. Winning titles, for him, is the key to gaining the support of the fans, and anything other than that results in discontent: “If not, bye.”

This last part of Tite's speech summarizes the characteristic impatience of demanding fans like Flamengo. The coach makes it clear that, without obtaining relevant trophies, the relationship with the fans deteriorates quickly. The pressure is constant and is part of the daily life of those who take on the leadership of top teams. Tite seems, however, to be aware of this scenario and how it needs to be faced.



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Flamengo fans flock to Tite's comments on social media after the defeat

The club has its greatest moment of inconstancy

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Tite's statement came after a delicate moment for Flamengo. The defeat to Peñarol, at home, in a group stage match of the Copa Libertadores, raised alarm bells for fans and the coaching staff. Flamengo had high expectations for the season, especially after major reinforcements and the arrival of Tite, a coach with wide recognition on the national and international scene.

The pressure on Flamengo is nothing new. The club, which has one of the biggest fans in the world, is known for its high expectations for titles. The expensive squad, made up of renowned players, also increases this demand. Each stumble is widely covered by the media and amplifies the dissatisfaction of part of the fans, who demand immediate results.

CAN IT GO BAD AT THE MOMENT?

The Copa Libertadores, in particular, has a important meaning for Flamengo and its fans. The continental tournament is seen as one of the club's main objectives each season. Any result other than victory can generate dissatisfaction and pressure on the technical committee, as occurred after the setback against Peñarol.

In this context, Tite's speech not only recognizes the fans' dissatisfaction, but also is realistic in relation to what is expected from a club like Flamengo. The demand for titles is part of the package when taking over a club of this size, and the coach seems to be aware of this when he points out that he will only be able to win the support of the fans with significant victories.



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Igor Jesus sends a message to Flamengo after leaving for the Portuguese team

Cria do Ninho transferred to the Portuguese team this Monday (2)

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

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Last Monday (2), Flamengo agreed to sell 50% of Igor Jesus' economic rights to Estrela Amadora (POR). Thus, before being announced by his new club, the young midfielder left a farewell message to Mais Querido.

“Gratitude. Once Flamengo, always Flamengo!”, wrote Igor Jesus in a post on Instagram. In addition to the message, the midfielder also published a photo in which he appears wearing the Sacred Mantle accompanied by Christ the Redeemer and Maracanã.

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A post shared by Igor Jesus (@igor_03jesus)


IGOR JESUS' PASSAGE IN FLAMENGO

Cria do Ninho was part of successful campaigns at the base before playing for the professionals. One of the most memorable was last season, when the player won the Brasileirão under-20.

At the beginning of 2024, the young man joined the professionals and was used in matches in the professional ranks. beginning of Carioca. After that, Igor continued to be available to Tite and participated in some games with the team.

SALE TO ESTRELA AMADORA

Flamengo sold around 50% of the rights. Igor Jesus' transfer to Estrela Amadora for R$12 million. The other 50% of the player's transfer belongs to Rubro-Negro.


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