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YOU LOST THE OPTION! FLAMENGO TARGET AGREE WITH ANOTHER EUROPEAN TEAM FOR ALMOST R$ 60 MILLION

The player would be a reinforcement for the midfield

14 Fev 2024 | 15:46 |

Defender Al Musrati, who was targeted by Flamengo in the market, signed a permanent contract in Turkey. Besiktas confirmed an agreement with Braga to buy the player's economic rights. According to the Turks, the transfer is worth around 11 million euros, around R$58 million. His contract with Besiktas runs until mid-2027.

Initially, the player had been loaned by the Portuguese. Born in Libya, Al Musrati made his debut for the Turks yesterday against Kayserispor, a goalless draw. The midfielder was speculated at Flamengo in the event of the sale of Thiago Maia. With the uncertainty of Maia's negotiations with Corinthians and Inter, the deal with the ex-Braga player cooled down.

Recently, Rubro-Negro's top management traveled to Europe to negotiate with the player, the value of a possible transfer was around R$64 million, a value well above normal, but Tite was betting a lot on player, who has a physical strength that stands out among the others and a great quality in passing the ball.

If Al-Musrati came to Mais Querido, he would arrive at Flamengo to compete for position with the Chilean , starter Erick Pulgar, who with Tite's arrival at Rubro-Negro, ended up establishing himself as the team's starter, and plays practically the 90 minutes of all matches.

It is worth remembering that the signing of another midfielder - after the arrival of Nicolás de la Cruz to the squad - was not essential, but it is always good for Fla to have options up its sleeve. There are still two players left to reinforce the squad, if the board is to follow the objectives it set at the beginning of this year: a defender and a right winger.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

YOU LOST THE OPTION! FLAMENGO TARGET AGREE WITH ANOTHER EUROPEAN TEAM FOR ALMOST R$ 60 MILLION