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Maurício Gomes de Mattos highlights that Gabigol's renewal will involve other departments

The Mais Querido striker is already in the final months of his contract with the club and his future has not yet been defined.

Maurício Gomes de Mattos talks about renewal with Gabigol (Reproduction/ Flamengo)

06 Nov 2024 | 08:53 |

Gabigolscored two goals with a rolling ball last Sunday (3) and that left the red and black fans euphoric with a possible renewal of the relationship. This last Tuesday (5), Maurício Gomes de Mattosgave an interview and spoke about the possible contract extension with the attacker if he is elected.

Maurício highlights that he values the idol position that Gabigol built in Mais Querido and states that this needs to be respected at the time of renewal. Therefore, he says that the new contract will not be out of gratitude, but for possible financial return with the marketing created based on the attacker's image.

“To talk about Gabigol, I say the following: he has to be a professional. But for me there is something more than that: Flamengo needs an idol, Flamengo needs marketing. I've seen it happen that someone gets hired and doesn't even need to play. Equating philosophy, debt case, Pet for example. He got there and showed what he came for and the idol he is for the Nation. There needs to be a balance of this. Gabriel is more than just a player, he is an idol. It has to be treated with professionalism, you have to look at the budget, technique and that's what Flamengo's football technical director will see”, began MGM on the podcast 'Fala, João Guilherme!'.

MAURÍCIO HIGHLIGHTS THAT MARKETING WILL HELP IN THE RENEWAL WITH GABIGOL

The number 99 of Mais Queridohas not had a good season. However, the striker is still 28 years old and the goals in the final against Atlético-MG indicate growth after opportunities with Filipe Luís. Therefore, this evolution will help him if Maurício is elected, as it will combine technical evaluation with good marketing results .

“I want to include marketing too. We need to have a more professional philosophy for athletes, and contract viability needs to have active marketing in contract renewals, especially Gabigol's. Maurício Gomes de Mattos (I would like to keep Gabigol), but I will listen to the professionals. You have to have the technical and financial condition. You need to have your feet on the ground. After all, it is the biggest company in the world, the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo”, concluded the presidential candidate.

< b>NOVEL UP FOR RENEWAL

Flamengo has already offered a contract renewal for< b> Gabigol, but the striker did not accept, as he wants a contract period longer than one year. The number 99 had an agreement for five seasons, but the bad moment last season on the field made the board back down.

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Bap treats Flamengo's deal with Betano as a partnership

Mengão and the betting house signed the largest sponsorship contract in Brazil and the club's president comments on the growth of the sector in the country.

Bap talks about the partnership between Flamengo and Betano and comments on the growth of the betting market - Photo: Reproduction/Flamengo TV

20 Ago 2025 | 15:34 |

After terminating its contract with PixBet and considering new proposals, Flamengo has chosen Betano as its new master sponsor . The agreement, valid until 2028, is the largest in Brazilian football history, with a potential annual value of R$268.5 million . President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, explained the reasons behind the choice.

WHY WAS BETANO CHOSEN?

According to Bap, the decision wasn't based solely on financial considerations. He highlighted the process of rapprochement between the parties, emphasizing the company's strength in the market and its stance on the social challenges facing the betting industry.

"It was a process of mutual understanding. We understand Betano's role in this growing world , which also brings challenges. They expressed concern about this," said the Flamengo president.

FLAMENGO IS MORE THAN SOCCER

The president noted that the sponsorship extends beyond the main team, also encompassing the club's other sports: " Flamengo is much more than a football club . It's a nation, with many dimensions and tribes : rowing, basketball, volleyball, judo, swimming, artistic sports—in short, so much more," Bap emphasized.

'ONE PLUS ONE MAKES THREE'

Jokingly, Bap stated that the partnership could elevate Flamengo to heights never before achieved in its history: " By getting to know each other, we were able to devise a global strategy . Who knows, maybe Flamengo and Betano have discovered that one plus one can make three?" he said.

WHEN WILL BETANO DEBUT ON THE SHIRT?

Betano's debut at the Manto Sagrado is scheduled for the match against Vitória this weekend. Bap concluded by wishing the partnership a positive and lasting one: " May it be a very long-lasting and positive one , both for Flamengo and Betano."

Maurício Gomes de Mattos highlights that Gabigol's renewal will involve other departments