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Due to threats suffered by fans, the player left Rosário Central
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Some will be common in the next window fans in Brazil to launch a campaign for their teams to look for Di María, who has a contract with Benfica until June and does not want to play in his country. As the Argentine plays in the position of Luiz Araújo and Flamengo wants an athlete in the sector, naturally rumors will arise to place the star in Gávea. However, to date, no movement has taken place.
Previously, Di María was convinced of returning to Argentina and defending the colors of Rosario Central. However, upon receiving threats from local fans, he gave up on the idea and will think about his future. Renewing with Benfica, moving to MLS or going to the Saudi Arabian market are also possibilities for the 2022 world champion.
Flamengo has already received a campaign from a former player for Di María“Have you thought about Gabigol, Pedro and Di María at the front? My God in heaven… I spoke to Di María. I told him because there was talk in Argentina that he would return to Rosario Central. I said: ‘Before going back to Argentina, you have to play for Flamengo’. Flamengo has the look of Di María”, said former Flamengo player and friend of the player, Alejandro Mancuso to the Tropa Rubro-Negra program.
Next, Mancuso envisioned how Di María could play for Flamengo. Furthermore, he tried to remember the time he worked with the star at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. P>
“If you ask me about Di María, he is capable of playing for Flamengo. He is ace. I worked with Di María at the 2010 World Cup, he was a kid, but he's a different guy. He puts on his shirt and plays. He is another level, he is above average. When you need him, he appears. In one, two or three plays, he scores (the goal)”, he concluded.
Revealed at Fluminense, the 20-year-old striker was already on the red-black radar
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A former Flamengo target in the primeira window of the year, is almost certainly a rival from Rio. This is because Botafogo overcame previous difficulties with Udinese and is still in the process of signing Matheus Martins, a 21-year-old striker. The operation will cost 10 million euros (R$ 60 million), with a further 2 million euros in bonuses, for 90% of the attacker's economic rights.
Only the athlete's signature separates the negotiation from being assured officially, but both parties already consider the operation as done.
Flamengo even negotiated with the striker, while he was on vacation in Rio de Janeiro. Some meetings took place, but there was no agreement with the Europeans. Another point was that at the time of the red-black attack, the player had the desire to continue in Europe.
So far, the rubro-negro< /a> has not signed any players since the start of the transfer window. The attempts with midfielder Marcos Antônio were unsuccessful and the Rio club ended up taking a beating from São Paulo, which signed the player. So far, the only name in which Flamengo is negotiating is with midfielder Claudinho, from Zenit, in Russia. Despite the Russians' tough game, everything is fine between the player and Flamengo.
The striker received his nickname due to his goal celebrations
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Last Wednesday (24), striker Carlinhos secured three points for Flamengo over Vitória. Due to his way of celebrating, the player received the nickname "Bellingham da Gávea" from the red-black fans. Thus, the athlete commented on the joke.
"For me: Ronaldo, Romário and Adriano, I'm a big fan of them and I always try to imitate them. I know there's a lot missing. And I like the fans because they're creative: “it's Adriano Imperador's Avatar”, “Bellingham da Gávea”… That's cool. Here, for the guys, I'm the “thunder” because a partner of mine said: “Can I make a stop at your boot”? forget it", he said, in an interview with FlaTV.
CARLINHOS TALKS ABOUT THE REASON FOR THE CELEBRATIONIn addition to commenting on the fans' joke, Carlinhos also spoke about the meaning of the way he celebrates goals as a Flamengo player.
"I came from an evangelical family, and at home there were a lot of evangelical films. Even though my name is Carlos Moisés, I always liked the opposite side, which is Pharaoh Ramses . My mother would scold me, I would put my hand on my waist (laughs)", he said, before finishing:
"When I grew up, I always did this to her: “Mom, Ramses has arrived”. In this review I told my brothers that this was going to be the celebration. My posture was stupid, but it was more to provoke my mother. This position he takes is one of authority, a bit harshly, I identified with the celebration", he concluded.
FOCUS ON THE NEXT CONFRONTATIONSo, with Carlinhos at his disposal, Flamengo started preparation for the clash against Atlético-GO this Friday afternoon (26). The game will be on Sunday (28), valid for the 20th round of the Brasileirão, at 4pm.
At 36 years old, the star scored 16 goals and provided 13 assists this season for Benfica (POR)
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Current World Cup champion, Ángel Di María's future in Europe is uncertain. The 36-year-old midfielder has a contract with Benfica (POR) until June 31, but negotiations for a renewal are not progressing. Meanwhile, the player wants to return to South America. So, fan, does the Argentine fit at Flamengo?
Di María had the dream of returning to Rosario Central (ARG). However, some local criminals threatened the player with death if he returned to the city. This is because the Argentine province is experiencing a wave of violence. Thus, the midfielder backed away from wearing the shirt of the first club he played for as a professional. Therefore, Brazilian football may appear as a likely future.
The Argentine is negotiating a contract renewal with Benfica. On the other hand, Di María and the Portuguese club have not yet reached an agreement in talks that have lasted around three months. Coach of the European team, Roger Schmidt opened up about the athlete's future: “His plan was to play one season at Benfica and then maybe make another decision. I don’t know what he wants […] He will make the decision with his family and we will see what it will be”, said the German coach.
For the 2023/24 season, Di María was a fundamental player in the team’s performance. Benfica. The midfielder scored 16 goals and provided 13 assists in the 47 games he played for the Portuguese club, winning the Portuguese Super Cup. In this way, the Argentine is treated with affection by a large part of the local fans.
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