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Pulgar receives proposals from Europe and departure from Flamengo could happen

Steering wheel remains a fundamental part of the red-black team

The steering wheel received new proposals from Europe (Photo: flamengo)
The steering wheel received new proposals from Europe (Photo: flamengo)

11 Jan 2025 | 20:28 |

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During negotiations with Cruzeiro involving Fabricio Bruno, agent André Cury also dealt with another important name: Erick Pulgar. In conversation with the board of Flamengo, Cury revealed that Rennes, a French club, expressed interest in the Chilean midfielder on the advice of coach Jorge Sampaoli. Rennes would be willing to pay 4.5 million euros (around R$27 million) for the player.


Flamengo's response was clear. The board highlighted that Pulgar is seen as an absolute starter in the squad and, therefore, there is no intention of trading him at this time, even in the face of a significant financial proposal. The CRF reinforced that the Chilean's permanence is a priority, especially considering his performance on the field and his importance in the team's tactical scheme.


CONTRATO DE PULGAR É POINT OF DEBATE


Another point discussed at the meeting was the contractual situation of the steering wheel. According to the businessman, Pulgar has already demonstrated that he does not intend to renew his current contract, which is valid until December 2025. Despite this, Mais Querido's management does not seem concerned. The decision was to keep him until the end of the contract, focusing on the technical return that the athlete can offer on the field.

MENGÃO'S STRATEGIC PLANNING


The posture of Flamengo reflects the club's strategy of preserving key members of the squad, even in the face of financial offers. Pulgar has been a constant presence in the red and black midfield, and his continuity is seen as essential for the team's sporting goals in the coming years. With this decision, Flamengo maintains its focus on the technical strengthening of the squad, betting on the stability of players considered essential for success in future competitions.



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Check out the SporTV and Premiere broadcast team for Flamengo x Vitória

Mengão hosts Leão this Monday (25) and will only be shown on closed TV and pay-per-view; find out who will be in the narration and comments

Eric Faria will be one of the commentators for SporTV and Premiere for Flamengo x Vitória - Photo: Reproduction/SporTV
Eric Faria will be one of the commentators for SporTV and Premiere for Flamengo x Vitória - Photo: Reproduction/SporTV

25 Ago 2025 | 15:21 |

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This Monday (25), Flamengo and Vitória face each other in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship , at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The match will be broadcast by SporTV and Premiere. The narration will be by Renata Silveira, with comments by Eric Faria and Ricardinho . The field reports will be by Bruno Halpern and Gabrielle Gomes.


PUBLIC EXPECTATIONS


More than 50,000 tickets have already been sold , reinforcing the expectation of another packed house. The support of the Red-Black Nation promises to be crucial in the quest for three more points in the Brasileirão. The north section is already sold out, but fans can still purchase tickets at this link .


ARBITRATION
  • Referee: Felipe Fernandes de Lima (MG)
  • Assistants: Felipe Alan Costa de Oliveira (MG) and Leonardo Henrique Pereira (MG)
  • 4th Referee: Iudiney Cesar Rocha (PI)
  • VAR: Marco Aurélio Augusto Fazekas Ferreira (MG)
  • VAR assistants: Amanda Matias Masseira (SP) and Tiago Nascimento dos Santos (PE)
RETROSPECT IN THE BRAZILIAN CHAMPIONSHIP

Flamengo is the best home team in the competition, with 26 points from 10 games, including 8 wins, 2 draws, and no losses . Vitória, on the other hand, boasts one of the worst away records: 18th among visitors, with just 5 points from 10 matches (5 draws, 5 losses), and still without a win.


SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Flamengo leads the Brasileirão with 43 points, one point ahead of current second-place Cruzeiro, but with two games in hand. Vitória, meanwhile, sits in 17th place and is in the relegation zone with 19 points.



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Check out Vitória's likely lineup against Flamengo in the Brasileirão

Mengão hosts Leão this Monday (25) and coach Fábio Carille will have to find solutions to line up the team amid the absences

Check out Vitória's likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Victor Ferreira/EC Vitória
Check out Vitória's likely lineup to face Flamengo in the Brasileirão - Photo: Victor Ferreira/EC Vitória

25 Ago 2025 | 15:00 |

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Vitória ended this Sunday (24) the preparation to face Flamengo , in a game scheduled for this Monday (25), at 9 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship . Check out the details of Leão:


RETURNS AND DEFAULTS


Midfielder Willian Oliveira has recovered from a knee injury and is back at the disposal of coach Fábio Carille . Zé Marcos and Ronald are also back after suspensions. Defender Neris will be out of the squad after being sent off against Juventude and is serving an automatic suspension.


The medical department remains full : Claudinho, Cáceres, Jamerson, Baralhas, Rúben Ismael, and Romarinho are still recovering, while Matheuzinho is in physical transition. Given the high number of injuries, Carille named three youngsters from the youth academy: defender Andrei, defensive midfielder Edenilson, and midfielder Wendell.

PROBABLE LINEUP


With the many absences, the tendency is for Vitória to enter the field against Flamengo with: Lucas Arcanjo; Edu (or Lucas Braga), Lucas Halter, Zé Marcos and Ramon; Ricardo Ryller (or Willian Oliveira), Ronald and Cantalapiedra (or Pepê); Erick, Osvaldo and Renato Kayzer.

SITUATION IN THE TABLE

Vitória has 19 points from 20 games and is in the relegation zone of the Brasileirão . During Sunday's training session, the team performed warm-ups, tactical and technical exercises focusing on possession, and defensive set-piece drills. The goalkeepers participated in position-specific drills.



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Will Flamengo still make signings this summer? The club has priorities.

Mengão signed four players in the current transfer market opening and fans are waiting to find out if they will have new arrivals.

Flamengo should not make any more signings in the current window as it understands that the current squad is sufficient - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo
Flamengo should not make any more signings in the current window as it understands that the current squad is sufficient - Photo: Gilvan de Souza/Flamengo

25 Ago 2025 | 14:44 |

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Brazilian football's second transfer window is in its final stretch and closes on September 2. With only ten days remaining, the question fans are asking is: will Flamengo still make new signings or could it lose players ?


REINFORCEMENTS IN THE SEASON


So far, Flamengo has brought in four players this summer: Emerson Royal, Saúl, Carrascal, and Samuel Lino . Previously, during a special period for the Club World Cup, they had already signed midfielder Jorginho. The internal assessment is that the investments were satisfactory, strengthening areas considered lacking and giving Filipe Luís more options.


NEW HIRES?

The board isn't considering the arrival of new players in this final stretch. Some positions are still being monitored: goalkeeper, center-back, and center-forward . However, the football management team, led by executive José Boto, plans to postpone these changes until the end of the season.


  • Goalkeeper: the idea is to hire a replacement for Rossi, as Matheus Cunha has a contract until the end of the year and has a contract with Cruzeiro from 2026.
  • Center forward: This position is being carefully evaluated. Pedro has once again excelled, Wallace Yan has shown improvement, and even without Juninho's emergence, there are alternatives like Bruno Henrique and Plata to improvise.
  • Defender: Considered the biggest need. Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira played practically the entire season without rest. Despite Danilo's recovery and the options available to youngsters João Victor, Cleiton, and even Iago (under-20), the board plans to reinforce the defense only at the end of the year, already anticipating possible departures.
FINAL SCENARIO

With no negotiations underway, Flamengo is unlikely to sign any more players until the window closes . The priority now is the December transfer window, when the club is expected to move primarily to strengthen its defense.



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