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27 Nov 2024 | 08:51 |
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With his contract not renewed with Flamengo, Gabigol attracts interest from several clubs, including Santos, where he began his career. The president of the São Paulo club, Marcelo Teixeira, revealed that he had spoken to the attacker's father to try to return to Peixe.
“His father asked to wait for a response until December. Santos arrived a little late, but made the proposal. Proposal is on the table”, said Marcelo Teixeira, in contact with journalist Lucas Musetti, from UOL. As a result, Gabigol's response to the São Paulo club would be before the end of the current contract with Flamengo
Agreement with the Cruise in doubt
Gabigol would have a verbal agreement with Cruzeiro to join transfer in 2025. However, to date, nothing has been formalized, leaving the player's future undefined. Raposa remains a possibility, but the scenario is still uncertain, especially with interest from other clubs.
Relationship with Flamengo and chances of staying
Currently, there is no prospect of renewing the contract with Flamengo. The attacker does not agree with the terms offered by Rodolfo Landim's management. Gabigol even publicly criticized the board after winning the Copa do Brasil, which highlights a deterioration in the relationship between the parties.
“I don't stay in Flamengo, in recent years there have been negotiations, the president, the board, shook my hand, my father's, my mother's, and then things happened that I really didn't like. I always found out about things through the podcast, never in person. I spoke to Marcos Braz to stay for two, three years, but there was never an offer from Flamengo”, revealed the attacker.
With the destination still undefined, the market is moving to try to guarantee the football of shirt 99, who remains one of the most coveted in Brazil.
Mengão should prioritize the departure of players like Lorran, Michael and Juninho, ends the search for a center forward and maintains confidence in the current squad for 2025
28 Ago 2025 | 12:50 |
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With the group considered strong, Flamengo's board now turns its attention to possible departures. At least three players could leave the club by the end of the window: Lorran, Michael, and Juninho. Lorran is in advanced talks with Pisa, Italy , in a negotiation that could involve a partial sale of his economic rights. Michael and Juninho have received inquiries but are awaiting concrete offers.
Flamengo makes it clear that it will only accept a permanent sale, ruling out loans. In Michael's case, the striker is dissatisfied and, according to reports, has been seeking alternatives in the Arab world for about a month through his representatives.
The board's official position is that there will be no major investments in 2025. Any reinforcements will only be analyzed as a market opportunity. At the same time, the scouting department is already focusing on the medium term and observing the international market. Defenders and goalkeepers are expected to be among the priorities for 2026, as part of a gradual roster renewal plan.
Flamengo shook up Brazilian football this summer by announcing high-profile signings. Players like Samu Lino, Saúl Ñíguez, Emerson Royal, Carrascal, and Jorginho bolstered the squad . However, the search for a center forward ultimately fell through.
The board's idea was to bring in a striker with different characteristics than Pedro , but the number 9's good form, combined with the presence of Bruno Henrique , Wallace Yan and even Plata, who can play the role, made the board give up investing in the sector at this time.
Rubro-Negro's board is satisfied with the squad after major signings and will not make major investments in the 2025 season.
28 Ago 2025 | 12:22 |
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We've learned exclusively that Flamengo no longer plans to make major investments in its squad this season. The board considers the current roster sufficient for the current competitions , and if any new players arrive, they will only be due to a specific market opportunity.
The offensive sector was once a priority, as the committee was looking for a center forward with different characteristics than Pedro . However, with the number 9's return to form and the presence of options like Bruno Henrique, Wallace Yan, and even Plata filling the role , the need was no longer seen as a priority by Flamengo 's leadership.
The current transfer window was marked by a flurry of activity for Flamengo , which surprised the national scene with some key signings. Players like Samu Lino, Saúl Níguez, Emerson Royal, Carrascal, and Jorginho arrived, but no center forwards were signed.
The main targets were Argentines Valentín Castellanos of Lazio and Lucas Beltrán of Fiorentina. More recently, the name of Brazilian Marcos Leonardo, currently at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, has emerged, and has been identified as a target for the red-and-blacks by Fabrício Lopes.
Another factor complicating a potential move is the player's own intentions. Marcos Leonardo has already expressed his desire to leave Arab football, but his priority is to return to Europe , not Brazil, in the event of a transfer.
Former midfielder praises the Rio de Janeiro club's squad and structure, says rivals need to react and predicts that Rubro-Negro can win up to eight Libertadores
28 Ago 2025 | 11:38 |
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Three-time Copa Libertadores champion Flamengo is enjoying a strong run of form after thrashing Vitória 8-0 in the Brasileirão . With a star-studded squad and investments well above the national average, Flamengo once again emerges as a strong title contender this season.
In an analysis for Grupo Globo, Felipe Melo named Flamengo as the most competitive team on the continent and warned that its dominance could continue if its rivals don't strengthen their positions: " If the other teams don't strengthen their positions and don't understand how to play against them, Flamengo will continue winning titles for a long time. Soon, it will have eight Libertadores titles," the former player predicted.
This season, Mengão has already lifted the Brazilian Super Cup and the Campeonato Carioca trophies. In the Brasileirão Betano, the team leads with 46 points, four ahead of Abel Ferreira's Palmeiras , solidifying its consistency in the national competition.
In pursuit of its fourth continental championship, the Gávea club defeated Internacional in the round of 16 and will face Estudiantes of Argentina in the quarterfinals . The matches will take place on September 18th and 25th, with the first leg scheduled for Maracanã.
According to director José Boto and coach Filipe Luís , the central objective of the season is to win the Brazilian Championship. However, the possibility of becoming the first Brazilian club to win four-time American titles keeps the squad motivated for the continental competition.
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