Novel! What happened to make the issue of Gabigol's renewal return to Flamengo's agenda?

Gabigol already had it in two games with Filipe Luís a higher draft than he won in Tite's last four matches at Flamengo. With a new perspective of being used more, the player lives lighter and more optimistic days. The expectation for a contract renewal, which previously seemed impossible, was reborn.

More chances

Gabriel had 159 minutes in two games with Filipe Luis. He was a starter in both and was replaced in the final stretch of both, playing for 86 minutes against Corinthians, and for 73 against Bahia. In Tite's last moments, Gabi only started once. In total, the number 99 only started a match four times under the command of the former coach.

Everyday better

Gabigol's appearance and behavior changed. Lighter, the striker liked Filipe Luís's arrival at Flamengo's professional team. Gabriel is more playful and sees Filipe working to regain his good form. On the field the answer has not yet come, but the coach routinely cites the dedication he will have with the attacker.

< p style="border: 1px solid rgb(197, 0, 24);">Already dissatisfied with the lack of minutes with Tite, the number 99 lived different days. In some training sessions, he would poke fun at the fact that he only had a few minutes left and seemed to be heading towards a melancholic end to the cycle. His performance in activities was also not that good and he became the third option even without Pedro's shadow.

Gabigol tried to make it possible to leave in the middle of the year due to lack of space. Flamengo's request for financial compensation made the process difficult and Palmeiras only offered a pre-contract.

Are you going to renew?

Offer in hand. The proposal for a one-year contract with a 50% salary increase remains on the player's desk, who did not like the terms offered by the board this year. He felt devalued for the period below the five years agreed at the end of 2023.

The board's discourse changed. President Rodolfo Landim admitted that the situation will be assessed at the end of the year. Managers directly linked to football have always been more enthusiastic about a renewal, so much so that they celebrated the deal in 2023.

Flamengo, however, is currently not willing to change what has already been offered, especially due to the high prices sought by the athlete. The club's idea is that Gabriel needs to improve and then receive a better offer. Recently, vice Marcos Braz cited renewal as practically impossible, but in recent days he has adopted a milder tone.

Filipe Luís will have a voice in Fla in 2025. He will participate in the assembly of the cast and could be an important factor in the case changing course. However, Flamengo is going through an electoral period and the decision will be left to the next board. On the player's side, his initial desire was to remain at the club where he is an idol. With a new perspective due to the change of command, the soap opera can still have a happy ending.