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Pulgar grows again at Filipe Luís' Flamengo and club plans renewal with Chilean

Filipe Luís sees midfielder as a key player at Flamengo and seeks to keep the Chilean player in his tactical scheme

09 Out 2024 | 11:01 |

The new coach of Flamengo b>, Filipe Luís, has already made it clear behind the scenes that he considers the midfielder Erick Pulgar the point of balance in the tactical scheme he has been implementing at Mais Querido. The Chilean has stood out for his technical ability and for being a fundamental piece in the construction of the team's plays.

Pulgar, who plays As the first midfielder, he became indispensable for Filipe Luís, who highlighted that there was no other player in the squad with the same ability to perform this role. This importance could directly influence the Chilean's contract renewal, whose negotiations are at a standstill after a first conversation about valuation that did not evolve.

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NEGOTIATION STOPPED AND UNCERTAINTY ABOUT RENEWAL

The board of Mengão < /a>has not yet come forward with an official renewal proposal for Pulgar, despite the midfielder's contract running until the end of 2025. The club knows it needs to act before the player becomes free on the market, especially as Pulgar attracts interest from teams outside of Brazil since his participation in the Copa América with Chile.

Even though he is one of the lowest paid players in the red and black squad, Pulgar is seen as a crucial piece for the current scheme and now returning to a sequence, the club is already planning talks about renewal for the end of the season.

DIFFICULT TIME AND RECOVERY

Pulgar went through a period of falling performance recently, caused by problems personal. A serious family problem affected his performance on the field, but, with the club's support, the Chilean managed to overcome the difficult phase and has resumed his best football. Today, he is consolidated as one of the pillars of the team under the command of Filipe Luís.

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With the player attracting international interest and Flamengo evaluating its long-term planning, Pulgar's renewal became a strategic point for the club. The expectation is that conversations will resume soon, seeking to guarantee the permanence of the athlete, who has already expressed his desire to continue with the CRF, as long as his value in the squad is recognized.