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Of the four reinforcements hired by Flamengo in 2024, only one has managed to win the title so far: De la Cruz. However, another Uruguayan name begins to stand out and compete for space: Matías Viña. With a goal and an assist in a week, the left-back demonstrated efficiency when called upon, intensifying the competition for the position with Ayrton Lucas.
Viña was unfazed by criticism after a missed goal on his debut as starter, in the 1-1 draw against Millonarios, in Colombia. Against Bolívar, at the altitude of La Paz, the Uruguayan scored the goal that brought Flamengo back into the game after conceding a goal in the first minute.
In the classic against Botafogo, Ayrton Lucas was chosen as a starter, leaving Viña on the bench until the final minutes of the 2-0 defeat. However, in the 1-0 victory over Amazonas, at Maracanã, the Uruguayan was not only decisive with a perfect cross for Pedro's goal, but also stood out as the best on the field on a night where the performance of the rest of the team was questionable.
FLAMENGO HAS A DISPUTE ON THE EXPLORED LEFT SIDE
< Viña's performance has gained recognition, especially from coach Tite, who observes in the player an offensive characteristic distinct from that of Ayrton Lucas: the ability to attack spaces by supporting himself from the inside. This was evident in the play with Bruno Henrique, in which the winger remained open while the Uruguayan advanced towards the baseline, resulting in an assist for Pedro.
Matías Viña's upward trajectory at Flamengo has generated debates about the dispute for left-back, with many fans considering the Uruguayan as a valid option for the starting line-up. Meanwhile, Ayrton Lucas needs to maintain his level of performance to avoid losing his position to the emerging competitor. The performance of both players will continue to be closely watched as the season progresses and competitions intensify.
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Pedro will make a decision about his future at Flamengo next week. A meeting between the striker, his staff, and the Flamengo board will take place.
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Pedro's situation at Flamengo has taken on new chapters in recent days. After being left out of the squad against São Paulo, the striker became a hot topic due to public criticism from the team's coach, Filipe Luís, who cited poor training performance as the reason for his exclusion.
The statement caused discomfort among the player's representatives, who are now considering a possible exit from the club. Behind the scenes, a member of Flamengo's football department even stated that they would accept a €15 million (R$97.5 million) offer to negotiate the player.
Evolution of Pedro's market value
Knee surgery and strain with the coaching staff caused Pedro's market value to stagnate after peaking in 2024. Now, even though he is valued at over R$140 million, Flamengo is considering selling him for much less than the estimated value.
It remains to be seen what the next step in the striker's career will be, and whether any club will be willing to pay the Rubro-Negro's desired price.
The English team player also spoke about the provocations from the red-black fans on social media after the victory
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This past Sunday (13), Chelsea beat PSG by a score of 3-0, becoming champion of the Club World Cup. After the match, midfielder Moisés Caicedo highlighted that the English team's defeat to Flamengo made the team "wake up" and fight for the title. Remembering that Mais Querido was the only team that beat the "Blues" in the tournament.
Caicedo talks about the defeat to Flamengo: "They motivated us a lot (Flamengo's provocations)."
He continued: " The truth is that, obviously, we know we lost to them , but we responded without saying so much. We responded here with the champion's medal," said Moisés Caicedo, after Chelsea 's Club World Cup title.
Flamengo and Chelsea faced each other in the second round of the World Cup group stage. The English team took the lead thanks to Pedro Neto. However, in the second half, the Mais Querido pulled off a major comeback with goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan.
So, while Chelsea celebrates its title, Flamengo focuses its attention on the next commitment of the season. The Most Beloved faces Santos , this Wednesday (16), at 8 pm, at Vila Belmiro, in a game valid for the 14th round of the Brasileirão.
The club, which is prioritizing other cases at the moment, has already started negotiations with the athlete's staff, whose contract is ending.
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Flamengo has officially begun negotiations with Agustín Rossi regarding a possible contract renewal. The Argentine goalkeeper, whose contract runs until December 2027, has expressed his desire to extend his contract with the club, with a salary increase included in the negotiations. The information was released by journalist Gabriel Reis, known as "Paparazzo Rubro-Negro."
Last Monday (14), Rossi's agent was at Ninho do Urubu to begin talks. The expectation is that the parties will move forward in July to align the terms of a new contract . Internally, the move is seen as a way to value a player who has established himself as a key part of the squad.
Rossi arrived at Flamengo at the start of the 2023 season, after excelling at Boca Juniors. With solid performances and consistency, he quickly assumed a starting position. Since then, he has put in strong performances and provides security in the defense. His current contract runs until the end of 2027, but the player's staff believes a raise is commensurate with his performance.
Despite the interest in keeping Rossi for longer, the club's board, under the leadership of football director José Boto, has prioritized other renewals at the moment. Cases like that of full-back Guillermo Varela, whose contract runs until the end of this year, and midfielder Arrascaeta, whose contract runs until 2026, are on the immediate agenda.
Even without rushing, Rossi 's name is already on the table at the club's management. Boto understands that the appreciation of strategic assets is part of the club's policy, and that the Argentine goalkeeper, given his solid performance, deserves special consideration. The topic should advance in parallel with other areas of the football department.