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Flamengo is closely monitoring the striker's situation, who may terminate his contract with Al-Hilal
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The Brazilian Championship has a new leader! On Thursday night (13), Flamengo beat Grêmio 2-1, at Maracanã, with two beautiful goals from Luiz Araújo, while Edenílson scored for the visitors, in a game valid for the 8th round of the Brasileirão.
Neymar was one of the highlights in the Maracanã stands this Thursday, watching Flamengo's 2-1 victory over Grêmio. The Brazilian star's presence fueled speculation about a possible transfer to Rubro-Negro with a view to the World Cup 2025. However, the club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, ruled out any negotiations at the moment, emphasizing Neymar's commitment to Al Hilal (SAU) until June 2025.
— A his presence here... I hope he recovers as quickly as possible and can be on the field. There is no closer relationship (with Flamengo). I know where you (reporter) are going. Any player his size would be welcome here. Neymar has a long contract where he is. I think it's crazy to think about this signing at this moment. I think it's unfair that we even joke about it. We are very happy with his visit. A happy, contagious guy, and I hope he has a good recovery, returns to play and helps the Brazilian team — said Marcos Braz.
NEYMAR, THE RUBRO -NEGRO
Wearing the Flamengo shirt, Neymar followed the match closely, cheering and cheering with Luiz Araújo's goals that guaranteed the red and black victory. After the game, the striker was seen in the changing rooms talking to club directors and also with players David Luiz and Léo Pereira.
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With the victory, Flamengo took the provisional lead of the Brazilian Championship, with 17 points. Rubro-Negro's next match is against Athletico-PR, on Sunday (16), at 4pm, at Ligga Arena, in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.
In previous negotiations, Rubro-Negro even started advanced talks to acquire the midfielder trained by Vasco da Gama, but did not move forward.
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In previous negotiations, Rubro-Negro had even started advanced talks to acquire the midfielder trained by Vasco. Flamengo's board saw Evander as a strategic player for the midfield, but the deal did not materialize due to several factors, including values and the timing of the window.
The prize money of around R$150 million received for participating in the tournament, added to the R$160 million from the sale of Gerson to Zenit, gives new life
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Despite the disappointment of losing to Bayern Munich in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup, Flamengo secured a significant financial return from its participation in the international tournament. According to official figures, the club received approximately R$150 million from FIFA, an amount that represents one of the largest international prize money received in the club's history.
This amount, added to the amount that will be received for Gerson's transfer to Zenit , Russia, repositions Flamengo in the market and allows for more ambitious moves in the mid-year window. Zenit chose not to negotiate directly with Flamengo and deposited the full amount of Gerson's termination clause, estimated at R$160 million.
The operation was carried out unilaterally, and although it does not involve showcase fees or performance bonuses, it guarantees immediate liquidity to Rubro-Negro. With this, the club has added around R$310 million in new revenues in this month of June alone, something that changes the level of negotiations for the rest of the season.
Until now, the 2025 transfer window had been quiet. The main arrivals were striker Juninho , formerly of Qarabag, for 5 million euros (around R$31.2 million), as well as full-back Danilo and midfielder Jorginho, both signed for free as they were free agents on the market. With the new resources, the board is planning a more aggressive approach.
The idea is to bring in players with greater technical and physical ability to raise the level of the squad in the remaining competitions. The hottest name at the moment is midfielder Jorge Carrascal, currently at Dynamo Moscow. According to ge, Flamengo is preparing a proposal of 12 million euros (around R$77 million) to try to get the Colombian player out of Russia.
Spanish club agrees to negotiate with striker on season-long loan; youngster lost space with Mbappé's arrival this season
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With the mid-year transfer window open, Flamengo is considering strategic moves to strengthen the squad. One of the positions that demands the most attention from the board is the attacking position. And one name that could definitely be on the radar is Endrick, formerly of Palmeiras, currently at Real Madrid. Endrick lost his place in the Spanish squad after the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the rise of Gonzalo García, a young Spanish prospect who shone at the Club World Cup.
Real Madrid, in turn, do not rule out loaning him for a season, precisely so that the striker can gain more minutes and experience. Despite being one of the biggest bets in Brazilian football, Endrick is finding it difficult to earn a place in Real's first team. Mbappé arrived to be a regular starter and has already taken on the role of offensive reference.
At the same time, Gonzalo García has made the most of his opportunities and has become a regular substitute on the bench. This scenario has led the Madrid club to look favorably on the possibility of loaning Endrick for a year. The intention is to ensure that the player plays regularly and maintains his technical development, something that is difficult to do at Real Madrid at the moment.
Internally, Flamengo is following the movement closely , but has not yet made any progress in negotiations. The club understands that, if Endrick is truly available, he could become a viable alternative to fill a possible gap in the squad. The board has even been monitoring the market for central attackers . Endrick, who excels in this role, would come in as an immediate replacement in the event of any of the current players in the position leaving.
Flamengo currently has Pedro and Juninho as its main names for the center forward position. However, the scenario may change in the coming weeks. Juninho is negotiating to leave the club, while Pedro, currently a reserve, has not ruled out a transfer in search of more minutes. This instability in the offensive sector reinforces the need to have alternatives available. Endrick, being young, promising and already adapted to Brazilian football, emerges as a name that, in technical and market terms, could add to the squad led by Filipe Luís.
Flamengo is closely monitoring the striker's situation, who may terminate his contract with Al-Hilal