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Matheus Gonçalves gives advice on possible departure from Flamengo to Bragantino

The Bragança team remains interested in the young midfielder

25 Ago 2024 | 07:40 |

Matheus Gonçalves remains in Bragantino's sights. The Bragança Paulista team, in fact, must make another official proposal for Garoto do Ninho. After winning the U20 World Cup, the young man opened up and highlighted that he has no contract to leave Rubro-Negro.

"It's not a farewell. There's nothing concrete yet. I'm a Flamengo player. I'm focused and I'm happy here. The tears were of relief and because of the weight on their shoulders. There are a lot of people who talk about us without knowing what happens on and off the field", said Matheus Gonçalves.

"There are people who do. he only judges and only sees the bad side, he never sees the good side. The tears were also of happiness, of joy. As I said, it's great to be with them (players). from Flamengo. Others arrived later. The title is quite special to be with them", added the player.

BRAGANTINO INVESTIDA

Opponent of Mais Querido on Sunday night (25th). ), Red Bull Bragantino will take advantage of their stay in Rio to negotiate the signing of Matheus Gonçalves. Therefore, the São Paulo management is studying increasing the proposal and the idea is to offer 8 million euros (R$ 49.6 million) for 70% of the athlete's economic rights.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT GAME

In this way, Rubro-Negro will face Bragantino this Sunday (25th), at 8pm, at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 24th round of the Brasileirão. Mais Querido will try to win to fight again for the competition title.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

Matheus Gonçalves gives advice on possible departure from Flamengo to Bragantino