Negotiations between Flamengo and Southampton for Carlos Alcaraz are progressing and an agreement is close

In July this year, Santos showed interest in signing striker Carlinhos, currently at Flamengo. However, a FIFA regulation interrupted negotiations. According to the entity's rules, a player can be registered for up to three different clubs in the same season, but can only play official matches for two of these teams.

FIFA REGULATIONS PREVENT REGISTRATION

Before his arrival at Mais Querido, Carlinhos played for Nova Iguaçu, participating in competitions such as the Campeonato Carioca and the Copa do Brasil. This means that, according to article 5 of FIFA's Regulation on the Status and Transfer of Players, the striker had already played for two clubs during the season, which would prevent him from officially playing for Santos in 2023.

A The only exception provided for in the regulations would be a transfer to a club from an association with the opposite calendar to the Brazilian one, as happens in Europe, where the seasons run from August to July. As the move to Santos does not fit into this situation, the São Paulo club withdrew its interest.

CARLINHOS GETS CHANCES AT MENGÃO

In addition to the regulatory obstacle, Carlinhos also showed no interest in leaving Flamengo. The striker, who started to receive more opportunities under the command of coach Tite, has been used mainly in the absence of Pedro, who is recovering from an injury. The young player has already entered the field in Libertadores and Brasileirão matches, contributing with two important goals against Atlético-MG and Vitória.

With Pedro's injury, Bruno Henrique has been improvised in the center forward position, occupying the starting position at Flamengo . Gabigol, who also competes for Mengão's attack and has already scored four goals this season, remains one of the team's offensive options.

Edmundo, a former player known for his talent and explosive temperament on the pitch, analyzed current football, highlighting athletes who, in his view, have characteristics similar to his, whether in technique or personality. In an interview with the Só Se For Agora podcast, the former striker commented on players who most catch his attention, mentioning names like Gabigol, from Flamengo , and Dudu, from Palmeiras.

During the interview, Edmundo spoke about his admiration for younger and irreverent players. One of the names mentioned was John Kennedy, from Fluminense, champion in 2022. However, the former player was categorical in stating that, although he admires the young man's talent and personality, he believes that his own technique was superior. Another name that caught his attention was Estêvão, a natural dribbler, something that Edmundo himself highlighted as one of his great qualities on the field.

"I'm enchanted by some players, like John Kennedy, for their personality, but technically I was better than him. Estêvão is another, a great dribbler, and I considered myself a natural dribbler", commented the former player.

PRAISE FOR GABIGOL AND DUDU

Among the most experienced players, the former striker mentioned Dudu, from Palmeiras, and Gabigol, from Mais Querido. Edmundo made a point of praising the strong personality and technical quality of both, although he highlighted that each one has a different playing style.

"Dudu is one of the players I like to watch. He plays Palmeiras' number 7, which makes me identify a little with him. Gabigol, from Mengão, is an athlete with a strong personality, very confident in himself, although he has a different style than me, he did some things on the field. which I also did, perhaps even more intensely", commented Edmundo, with good humor.

A CAREER MARKED BY TITLES AND CONTROVERSYEdmundo, also known as "Animal", made history at major Brazilian football clubs, such as Vasco, Flamengo, Palmeiras and Corinthians. His career is marked by moments of genius and an explosive temperament, which often placed him at the center of controversies. The former player was also part of the Brazilian team that was runner-up in the 1998 World Cup.

Flamengo made changes to the entry list and added Alex Sandro, Carlos Alcaraz and Gonzalo Plata for the quarter-finals of Libertadores. Rubro-Negro's trio of reinforcements are available for the clash with Peñarol, which starts this Thursday (19), at Maracanã. On the other hand, Michael, injured, will be left out and will only be able to compete in the tournament if Mengão advances.

Conmebol allows three changes in the registration list from the round of 16 to the quarter-finals. Thus, Flamengo sent the document last Thursday (12) to register the new reinforcements in the vacancies of Daniel Cabral and Igor Jesus, traded with Estrela Amadora (POR), and Victor Hugo, who was loaned to Goztepe (TUR).

If Michael was fit to play, the club would need to leave one of the reinforcements out in this phase. However, the player's muscle injury, expected to return for October, made the board's decision easier. Now, he will be able to return to the Libertadores if Flamengo qualifies for the semifinals, when three more changes will be allowed.

With the possible absences of Luiz Araújo and De La Cruz, Gonzalo Plata and Alcaraz could start in the game against Peñarol. Luiz felt pain in his knee during the classic against Vasco and will be re-evaluated, while the Uruguayan midfielder is recovering from a muscle injury and is still a doubt.

Flamengo will seek victory at Maracanã to take advantage of the clash of return, which will take place in Montevideo, on the 26th. The winner of Flamengo x Peñarol will face whoever qualifies between Botafogo and São Paulo .