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NO WORK! FLAMENGO CAST GETS OFF THIS SUNDAY

The Mais Querido squad returns to Ninho do Urubu this Monday (8)

Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo
Photo: Reproduction/ Flamengo

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After a 1-1 draw with Cuiabá, the squad of Flamengo will have a rest day. That's because the Mais Querido squad gets a day off this Sunday (7). This way, athletes will be able to rest after a marathon of games.


According to information from the Coluna do Fla portal, the technical committee of Flamengo marked the re-presentation of the players for this Monday- fair (8). At 3:30 pm, the red and black squad begins preparations for the match against Fortaleza.


POSSIBLE REINFORCEMENTS FOR TITE


As Mais Querido returns to the field only on the 11th, the expectation is that Tite can now count on the presence of Igor Jesus and Everton Cebolinha. Remembering that both players are undergoing injury treatment, but have already started the transition to the field.

FLAMENGO'S SITUATION IN THE BRASILEIRÃO


With the draw, Mais Querido reached 31 points. Despite the results of their direct competitors' games, Rubro-Negro will spend another round in the lead of the Brasileirão. However, they will have to win the next match to return to isolation at the top again.

FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONT

After the game against Cuiabá, the Flamengo squad will have five days of rest. This is because Mais Querido only returns to the field on July 11th, when they face Fortaleza, at Maracanã. The game will be valid for the 16th round of the Brasileirão.


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In addition to Roma, Premier League team expected to make offer for Wesley

With Kyle Walker leaving for Burnley, Manchester City is considering investing in Cria do Ninho, a full-back from Mais Querido, who is already the target of an offer from an Italian team

Wesley, Mais Querido's full-back, is in Manchester City's sights and Roma are already interested - photo: reproduction
Wesley, Mais Querido's full-back, is in Manchester City's sights and Roma are already interested - photo: reproduction

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Right-back Kyle Walker's move to newly-promoted Burnley has opened a gap in Manchester City's squad. The 35-year-old defender opted not to stay at the club despite having a contract until 2026 , and ended his career under Pep Guardiola, in which he was a key player in successful campaigns, such as the 2022/23 Treble.


With his departure confirmed, the English club is evaluating alternatives in the market to strengthen the sector , and the name of Wesley, a standout player at Mais Querido, appears as one of the main options. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the Citizens are considering formalizing an offer for the young full-back.


SHORT CAST IN POSITION


Manchester City currently only have Rico Lewis, 20, and Issa Kaboré, 24 , as their right-backs. Neither of them, however, has managed to establish themselves in the starting line-up, which led Guardiola to improvise midfielder Matheus Nunes in the role.

Given this scenario, the hiring of a consolidated full-back becomes urgent. Wesley, 21, has been standing out since Filipe Luís arrived on the coaching staff and is attracting attention from European football due to his speed, marking and offensive projection.


ROME PRESENTS FORMAL OFFER

While Manchester City is still evaluating the terms of a possible move, Roma has already made progress in negotiations with a concrete proposal. The Italian club offered around 25 million euros (around R$160 million), including bonuses, through a loan model with an obligation to buy — a common strategy to get around limitations imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play.


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Thiago Mendes settles with rival and ends old romance with Flamengo

The 33-year-old midfielder was once in Rubro-Negro's plans, but never reached an agreement with the Rio de Janeiro club and Mengão's biggest rival

The Al Rayyan player leaves the club and signs with Vasco, Flamengo's rival, still in this window (Reproduction)
The Al Rayyan player leaves the club and signs with Vasco, Flamengo's rival, still in this window (Reproduction)

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Thiago Mendes is Vasco da Gama's new signing. Free on the market after the end of his contract with Al-Rayyan, from Qatar, the midfielder signed a contract with Cruzmaltino for two and a half seasons. The information was initially released by Venê Casagrande and confirmed by sources linked to the club . Despite not having made a recent offer, Flamengo is well aware of the name.


The midfielder was on the club's agenda on two occasions: 2021 and 2022. On both occasions, negotiations did not progress, either due to Lyon's financial demands at the time or due to a change of direction by the red-black board. Flamengo's first contact with Thiago Mendes took place in 2021.


NOVEL EXTENDED UNTIL 2025


The board led by Rodolfo Landim explored the possibility of a loan with an option to buy from Lyon. The French club, however, toughened up the negotiations and did not facilitate the release. Without success, Rubro-Negro ended up hiring Andreas Pereira. The following year, the talks resurfaced.

RIVAL TAKES OLD DESIRE FROM FLAMENGO


With Thiago Mendes' contract coming to an end, Flamengo's directors believed that it would be possible to move forward for a more affordable price. Lyon once again asked for financial compensation, frustrating the plans . The outcome was the arrival of Arturo Vidal. Now, in 2025, the story has a new chapter without Flamengo's participation.

Thiago Mendes, who is free on the market, was offered to Vasco and quickly approved by Fernando Diniz. The player is expected this Saturday (05) in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract until the end of 2027. Vasco's move is surprising due to the timing and the player's profile. At 33 years old, the midfielder arrives with the status of a starter and reference, betting on the experience acquired in Europe and Arab football.



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Flamengo product Vinicius Souza announced for German giant

The sale of Viníção to German football earns Rubro-Negro millions thanks to FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which rewards training clubs

Vinícius Souza's transfer to Wolfsburg yields Flamengo around R$3 million via FIFA's solidarity mechanism - photo: reproduction
Vinícius Souza's transfer to Wolfsburg yields Flamengo around R$3 million via FIFA's solidarity mechanism - photo: reproduction

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Flamengo secured around R$3 million with the transfer of midfielder Vinícius Souza to Wolfsburg, Germany. The German club paid 15 million euros (approximately R$95.8 million) to acquire the player from Sheffield United, England.


The amount allocated to Rubro-Negro is related to FIFA 's solidarity mechanism, which determines the division of 5% of the total value of international negotiations between the clubs that participated in the athlete's training between the ages of 12 and 23. As Flamengo had the player until he was 21, the amount to which it is entitled is 3.05%.


LINK WITH WOLFSBURG


Officially announced on Wolfsburg's social media, Vinícius Souza was called "Garoto do Ninho" , in reference to his training at Mengão's youth academy. The contract signed with the German club will be valid until 2030, consolidating the new step in the 26-year-old athlete's career.

Vinição's performance, as he is known , throughout his time in Europe was marked by defensive consistency and good positioning, which caught the attention of the Bundesliga club. The expectation is that he will assume a relevant role in the Wolves' midfield in the coming seasons.


INTERNATIONAL CAREER

Born in Padre Miguel, a neighborhood in the west zone of Rio, Vinícius Souza began his career with Mengão's under-15 team in 2014. Promoted to the main squad in 2019, he had his first opportunity in the final minutes of a match in the Campeonato Carioca. That same year, he was part of the historic squad led by Jorge Jesus, winning the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles.



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