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Flamengo's stance on Lorran is harshly criticized by Madureira's President
Club from the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, played an important role in the player's career, being responsible for discovering his talent
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The career of Lorran, a midfielder who is only 18 years old at Flamengo , is marked by contrasts and challenges. Considered a jewel in the Mengão ranks, the young player has already experienced moments of almost being transferred, being dismissed and having expectations regarding his future at the club.
Madureira, a club from the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, played an important role in the beginning of Lorran's career, being responsible for discovering his talent. Tricolor Suburbano still holds 30% of the athlete's economic rights.
Elias Duba, president of Madureira, gave an interview to "ge" this Monday (24). When asked about Lorran's situation and the near transfer to CSKA, from Russia, the president of Madureira took the opportunity to criticize Flamengo and coach Filipe Luís :
"I wasn't consulted about this, even though we have a stake. When I gave Flamengo 70% of it, I didn't negotiate the 70%, I gave it to Flamengo. For free. 'It's yours, you're going to make the player, and if the player turns out well, 30% is mine and I'm going to make money from it'. (Rodolfo) Landim (former president of the red-black team) received an offer that I think was around 30 million euros" , he began.
The director revealed that he spoke directly with the former president of Mengão: "I had direct contact with Landim and then when this proposal came up, I said: 'Landim, sell'. He called Spindel (executive director) and said: 'Duba is asking me to sell Lorran'", he said.
Duba gave more details about what Landim allegedly said to him at the launch event for the Campeonato Carioca, in 2024.
"Note what I'm saying, Lorran will be the biggest transaction of a player made by Flamengo in history. We're going to renew his contract, increase the fine, because this boy, the fine will be 100 million euros and his business is almost in that range" , Landim is said to have said.
The Madureira manager lamented that Flamengo did not sell Lorran and criticized the red-and-black coaches: "With those 30 (million euros) I would have put my kite in the air. When I see now a coach who arrives at Flamengo takes an asset from Flamengo, one of the biggest names that Flamengo has today, since he already had a previous offer, and was considered the goose that laid the golden eggs for Flamengo, and puts the guy on the sidelines...", he was indignant.
Duba does not agree with Flamengo's methodology
Within Flamengo, according to "ge", the board recognizes that there were flaws in Lorran 's training in the youth categories, which prevented his adequate development to shine in the professional team.
The decision to keep him training with the under-20s is part of a wider project by the club, which considers this approach a severe but essential measure for the player's development. However, Elias Duba expresses doubts about this strategy:
"I don't know what the reason is, but I'm suspicious. Something is going on. I didn't contact anyone from Flamengo to find out. The people who contacted me were Lorran's staff and Vinícius Jr.'s people. They wanted to talk to me and I said that the conversation isn't for me. Flamengo has 70% of the player, and they are the ones who control the player's federation rights. Whatever Flamengo does, I will comply," he said.
Lorran, considered the greatest jewel of Ninho do Urubu since the departure of Vini Jr , has often had his name associated with European clubs. However, "ge" pointed out that Flamengo directors denied that a proposal of 30 million euros (R$ 185.8 million) had reached the club.
Having turned professional in 2023, Lorran became the youngest player to score a goal for Flamengo, at the age of 16. Under Tite's management, he enjoyed a good moment in the Brasileirão and had a sporting project set up to become an idol before a possible transfer to Europe. The athlete renewed his contract until August 2029, with a release clause of 100 million euros (R$619 million).
Soccer
Flamengo advances to sign Taty Castellanos, but Lazio imposes a high price in negotiations
High numbers clash with the Italian club's financial demands; the striker already has an agreement with the Rubro-Negro and could be transferred within days
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Flamengo is keeping an eye on the transfer market and could invest heavily to strengthen its attack. Following the controversy surrounding Pedro , the club is evaluating its options and has entered the race to sign Taty Castellanos, a forward for Lazio and the Argentine national team. The information was initially revealed by journalist Venê Casagrande.
FLAMENGO OPENS UP ABOUT NEGOTIATIONS
Valentín "Taty" Castellanos is 26 years old, Argentine, and currently plays for Lazio in Italy . A South American soccer sensation with notable stints at MLS clubs and Girona in Spain, the striker is known for his physical strength, intense movement, and eye for goal.
VALUES DEFINED AT THE TABLE
Lazio has indicated that it will only negotiate the player's transfer for €25 million—equivalent to approximately R$160 million at the current exchange rate. The amount is considered high by Brazilian soccer standards, but Flamengo is analyzing ways to make the investment viable. Castellanos and Flamengo have already reached an agreement: the contract length and base salary are aligned.
The Argentine, in fact, has reportedly expressed excitement about the possibility of playing in Brazilian football, specifically for the red-and-black team. The search for a new number 9 has intensified following the tension between Pedro and the club. The controversy surrounding the striker and assistant coach Filipe Luís has worsened the situation, and the player's departure is being considered behind the scenes. As a result, Castellanos's name has gained traction.
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5 points about Michael's negotiation: Flamengo only accepts a definitive sale
The player is on the radar of foreign clubs, but his departure depends on one clear condition: he will only be released in the event of a definitive offer.
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In recent days, a Middle Eastern team approached Flamengo with the intention of loaning Michael , but the Rio de Janeiro club's response was blunt: no . The proposal was rejected by president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as BAP, who ruled out any possibility of releasing the striker on loan.
According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Flamengo "is only willing to do business if there are definitive offers." The board believes the striker still has a market and will only leave Ninho do Urubu if concrete financial compensation is received.
THE PLAYER ASKED FOR THE MOST LOVED ONE TO LEAVE
Michael, nicknamed "Little Robot" by the fans, has expressed his desire to leave. With limited space under Filipe Luís, the striker was not included in the squad for the last match against Santos and remained in Rio to treat ankle pain. Internally, he has already informed the coaching staff that he prefers to seek new surroundings.
FUTURE PROBLEMS
Despite this, Flamengo is being cautious. Michael's contract runs until 2028 and he earns one of the highest salaries in the squad, which limits his options on the market. One of the clubs monitoring the situation is Qatar's Al-Duhail, but no official offer has been submitted yet. The board is treating the situation cautiously. Although the player is considered negotiable, there is no rush to sell him.
Flamengo understands that Michael could be useful throughout the season if no advantageous offers emerge. Therefore, the refusal to loan him is strategic. The ideal scenario for Flamengo is to find a permanent buyer during this window, which would generate revenue and free up space on the payroll. However, with the Asian market still buoyant, the club has not ruled out further inquiries in the coming days.
Another name under the spotlight is Pedro . The number 9 is not having the best time at the club and was left out of the match against Santos after public criticism from coach Filipe Luís. His situation is seen as delicate . Palmeiras was even mentioned as interested, but ruled out any approach due to the game limit in the Brasileirão. Even so, negotiations with foreign clubs are still possible this window.
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Former Flamengo target could end up at Rio rival
Evander has a contract with Cincinnati until December 2027, and the North American club stipulated a value of 17 million euros to release him.
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After nearly signing with Flamengo last season, midfielder Evander, currently at FC Cincinnati in the United States, is in Botafogo's sights for the remainder of 2024. According to journalist João Van Boysen, the black and white club is competing for the signing of the 27-year-old player with Benfica in Portugal.
Evander's contract with Cincinnati runs until December 2027, and the North American club has set a fee of €17 million, approximately R$109 million, to release him. It's not yet known whether Botafogo intends to pay or negotiate a lower fee.
MIDFIELDER WAS TARGETED BY FLA
Revealed by Vasco, Evander was once in the plans of Flamengo's former management, who saw him as an immediate backup to Arrascaeta. At the time, however, negotiations with Portland Timbers, the club he played for before Cincinnati, ultimately fell through. Now, the midfielder's future is back on the Brazilian football radar.
EVANDER'S NUMBERS
- Evander, playing for FC Cincinnati in MLS, has the following numbers in 2025 (as of October, based on available information):Games: 28
- Goals: 9
- Assists: 14
- Shirt number: 10
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