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According to information from UOL, Rubro-Negro presented an offer of seven million euros (approximately R$45 million) for 60% of the economic rights of Gabriel Brazão, Santos' standout goalkeeper in 2025. Despite the significant amount, the Santos board chose not to advance in the negotiations.

"I received the offer, I left it with the club, and the club took the direction it thought best. I'm happy here (at Santos), and I want to bring joy to Santos fans again. I'm with the club until the end and I'll keep working," Brazão declared.

DOES FLAMENGO CONFIRM THE NEGOTIATION?

Early in the afternoon of this Monday (18), Gazeta do Urubu once again sought sources from the board about the case. Therefore, people linked to Flamengo revealed that the athlete is being monitored, but there was never an official proposal.

With 33 appearances in 2025, Gabriel Brazão has established himself as a key player in the Santos squad . The board, which has already released João Paulo on loan to Bahia, considers it crucial to keep him at least until the end of the season, even with the pressure from major clubs.

FLAMENGO WATCHES THE MARKET

The move comes at a time of transition at the goalkeeper position in Flamengo 's squad. With Matheus Cunha confirmed to be leaving for Cruzeiro starting in 2025, the board is looking for market options to strengthen the position and keep the squad competitive.

Goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, currently with Santos, revealed that he has received an official offer from Flamengo . Despite the interest, the goalkeeper assured that he is committed to the São Paulo team in its fight against the relegation zone.

— I received the proposal, I left it with the club, the club took the direction it thought best, I'm happy here (at Santos) and I want to bring joy to the Santos fans again. I'm with the club until the end and I'll keep working — said the player after the 6-0 defeat to Vasco, this Sunday (17).

The search for a new goalkeeper gained momentum after Matheus Cunha's departure was confirmed, having signed a pre-contract with Cruzeiro . Without a place in Filipe Luís's squad, the 22-year-old will reinforce the Minas Gerais club starting in 2026. This move forces the board to consider new names to fill the roster.

CURRENT CAST OPTIONS

The squad already features Agustín Rossi, a solid starter, as well as two talents who came through the youth academy. Dyogo Alves, 21, has been a consistent option on the bench , while Léo Nannetti, just 17, has already appeared in the squad for some Mengão matches this season.

NEXT APPOINTMENT

While defining the future of the goalkeeper position, the team managed by Filipe Luís remains focused on the continental competition. Rubro-Negro faces Internacional again this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 pm, at Beira-Rio, in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores. After winning the first leg 1-0, at Maracanã, the club has the advantage of a draw to advance to the quarterfinals.

Flamengo has confirmed a sponsorship deal considered the largest ever signed by a South American club, significantly surpassing all competitors on the continent. The agreement further reinforces the team's prominent position in the sports landscape and expands its investment capacity on and off the field.

On social media, fans couldn't hide their excitement about the arrival of the new sponsor. The deal opens the door for the club to seek high-profile signings, strengthening the squad and raising expectations for an even more dominant team in national and international competitions.

Although initial planning points to 2026, the board is in talks with the sponsor about strategic reinforcements . The idea is to leverage the new financial clout to invest in a big name, should a market opportunity arise during this transfer window.

PAQUETÁ IS THE DREAM OF CONSUMER

Among the names being speculated, Lucas Paquetá appears to be the biggest desire of both the board and the fans. The midfielder has already expressed interest in leaving West Ham , but the English club's asking price is above what Mengão considers viable. Even so, the possibility of a future return remains a topic behind the scenes.

FLAMENGO'S NEW FINANCIAL AGREEMENT

Regardless of immediate negotiations, the historic sponsorship guarantees robust resources for the squad to be constantly strengthened. Rubro-Negro is expected to extend its dominance on the continent, cementing its position as a dominant force in the coming years.