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Remember him? Former Flamengo player signs with current team Marcos Braz's team
15 Set 2025 | 14:19
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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.
Mengão's CEO denies intention to sell the number 9 after the Club World Cup, reveals rejection of Qatar's offer and praises the player's recovery
15 Set 2025 | 18:34 |
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Flamengo's executive director of football, José Boto , spoke publicly for the first time about the controversy surrounding Pedro after the Club World Cup. The Portuguese director denied that the club had any intention of negotiating the number 9 , despite a leaked screenshot from a member of the football department suggesting otherwise.
In an interview with "UOL," Boto revealed that Flamengo rejected an offer of approximately $18 million from Qatar for the striker. He also said that the entire controversy helped Pedro dedicate himself more to training:
"There was never any intention to sell. It was a time when Pedro wasn't being used. But there was no intention to sell for any price other than what we knew Pedro was worth. Everything was done to ensure he achieved the performance he delivers to the team today. We are very pleased with this performance," the director stated.
Pedro's situation was further debated after Filipe Luís publicly criticized the player's performance in training. At the time, the striker and his staff considered leaving Flamengo . However, Pedro met with the squad, acknowledged his declining performance, and turned things around, regaining his starting spot.
For Boto, the episode had a positive impact on the number 9's recent trajectory. " The most important thing is that everything that was said, everything that was said, everything that was made public about Pedro, resulted in a different Pedro. A Pedro who helps Flamengo a lot and helps himself grow as a player. Everything else is normal stuff that happens at clubs," the director assessed.
PEDRO IN 2025: EXPRESSIVE NUMBERS AND CONTRACT UNTIL 2027 WITH POSSIBLE RENEWAL
This season, Pedro has 12 goals and five assists in 29 matches, including a hat trick in the 8-0 win over Vitória in the Brasileirão Série A. The striker's contract with Flamengo runs until the end of 2027, but the board is already discussing a possible extension.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez previews the quarterfinal clash and is banking on a positive away record to surprise the Mais Querido at Maracanã
15 Set 2025 | 18:08 |
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On Thursday (18), Flamengo and Estudiantes face each other at Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro, in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Copa Libertadores . The clash marks the beginning of the fight for a place in the semifinals of the continental tournament.
Coach Eduardo Domínguez previewed the match and expressed confidence in his team's performance against their Brazilian rivals: “It won't be easy, but I feel the team will be ready. We are preparing for this stage, we know the difficulties we will face and those our rivals will face. Whoever puts their ideas into practice best will have the advantage,” said the coach this Sunday (14).
Estudiantes will play the match at home after having a superior campaign in the group stage: they led Group A with 12 points. Flamengo , on the other hand, advanced in second place in Group C, with 11 points, behind LDU-EQU.
In the round of 16, the Argentine team defeated Cerro Porteño 1-0 in Paraguay and confirmed their qualification with a 0-0 draw in Argentina. In this edition of the Libertadores, Estudiantes has three wins and only one loss away from home , precisely against Botafogo in the group stage.
Eduardo Domínguez acknowledged Maracanã's tradition, but highlighted his team's experience playing away from home as an asset. " We know the history of this stadium, and it's good to face that, but we're 11 against 11. We understand how we have to play away from home because we've already done it in this Copa Libertadores. It's about understanding how our opponents work and where we want to push them: to discomfort. We have to be strong, not just physically, but also mentally," the coach assessed.
The player was unable to perform as expected at Mengão after his signing and the Galo coach is a fan of the athlete's football.
15 Set 2025 | 15:07 |
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Flamengo has already begun planning for next season and confirmed that Matheus Cunha, Pablo, and Cleiton will not have their contracts renewed . All three will leave the club at the end of their contracts. Other names are also on the list of possible departures. Everton Cebolinha, Michael, and Juninho are considered negotiable. The number 11, for example, is attracting interest from Grêmio for 2026.
Another case in question is defensive midfielder Allan. Coach Filipe Luís has prioritized other midfield options, and the player is open to a potential return to Atlético-MG , where he could re-team with Jorge Sampaoli. This information was released by journalist Guilherme Frossard, who covers the Galo news team.
With the transfer window in Brazil closed, any transfer activity will only be possible starting in January . Atlético-MG is closely monitoring the situation and is expected to consider a move. In 2023, Flamengo spent approximately R$43 million to sign Allan from Galo, at the request of Sampaoli, then the club's coach.
At the Rio de Janeiro club, however, Allan didn't replicate his performance in Belo Horizonte. Today, the defensive midfielder occupies a secondary position in Filipe Luís's squad . In the last round of the Brasileirão, Betano faced Grêmio, he sat on the bench for the entire match.
Even with the full focus on winning the Copa Libertadores and the Brasileirão, the board is already working toward 2026. The goal is to reduce the payroll by selling reserves and making room for a major signing in January , under the command of José Boto. Another unresolved issue is the retention of coach Filipe Luís. His current contract expires in December, and the club's first offer was rejected. Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
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