With Tite as leader, the expectation is that these next years will be marked by achievements and high-level football
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Flamengo is about to renew the contract of one of its defensive pillars, and the news is cause for great celebration for the fans. At 36 years of age, the experienced defender, whose name remains confidential by agreement with the club, has finally reached the necessary number of games to trigger the automatic renewal clause that extends his contract until the end of 2024. The announcement, made by the sports portal Globo Esporte, is a relief for fans, but it also raises questions about the player's role in the future of Rubro-Negro.
The automatic renewal agreement was already on the radar of club directors, but the uncertainty about the player's desire to remain at Flamengo made the scenario somewhat hazy. Even with advantageous proposals from Saudi Arabia and Turkey in the July window, the defender maintained a cautious stance, committed to analyzing his options only at the end of the year. However, a new element entered the scene and brought optimism to the defender.
Tite's arrival as Flamengo coach generated great enthusiasm among the players, and the defender was no exception. The opportunity to work with an internationally renowned coach with vast experience in the Brazilian national team heightened his interest in continuing to defend the red and black colors. The coach, famous for his commitment to a solid and well-organized game, certainly sees the veteran as a fundamental piece in his strategy for the coming years.
The relationship between the defender and Tite has been going on for a long time. , with both sharing a relationship of mutual respect. This connection may have been a determining factor in the player's decision to remain at Flamengo. The stability that the coach offers, together with his ability to extract the best from his players, is an irresistible combination for the defender, who aims to maintain his high level of performance.
The defender's continuity at Flamengo also aligns with the club's long-term strategy. Rubro-Negro has sought to consolidate its presence as a powerhouse in national and international football, and the maintenance of experienced players, with vast knowledge of the club and its demands, is essential to achieving this objective. Even though the automatic renewal clause has been activated, both the club and the player maintain the flexibility to review the terms of the contract if the situation changes. The agreement is proof of the mutual commitment and trust between the parties, who are open to adjusting the details as future needs and challenges arise.
Official call will be next Friday (27); 5 Mengão players among the names
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Léo Ortiz is one of the new additions to Dorival Júnior's pre-call for October's FIFA Date. As happened in September, the CBF will use the maximum period of ten days to announce the 23 players who will defend the Seleção against Chile and Peru. However, the preliminary list was already sent to the clubs last Friday. At Flamengo, in addition to Ortiz, there are Fabrício Bruno, Ayrton Lucas and Gerson.
Improvised as a midfielder, Léo Ortiz has been one of Flamengo's highlights in this second half of the year, earning the admiration of the fans. However, in the match against Peñarol, Ortiz was passed over by Tite and started on the bench.
Interestingly, it was Flamengo's current coach who gave Ortiz his first opportunities in the national team. In 2021, the defender was called up for the Copa América, in which Brazil finished as runner-up.
If Ortiz is a surprise, the other three red-and-black players are already household names. Fabrício Bruno and Gerson were in the September squad, and Ayrton Lucas was called up by Dorival Júnior in March.
FIFA regulations allow the 23 players to be defined up to ten days before the presentation, but the clubs that have pre-summoned athletes must be informed 15 days in advance. Therefore, the CBF already notified the clubs on Friday.
Dorival Júnior's official call-up will be announced on September 27th, at the CBF headquarters, in Rio de Janeiro. The players will perform on October 7th, in São Paulo, where they will train at CT Joaquim Grava, from Corinthians, until the 9th, when they will head to Santiago.
Brazil will face Chile away from home in the on October 10th and, on the 15th, they will face Peru at the Mané Garrincha Stadium, in Brasília. Currently, with ten points, the Seleção occupies fifth place in the Qualifiers.
The greatest player in the club's history believes that there is an achievement for players when achieving a legendary number
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The biggest idol in Flamengo's history, Zico made it clear that he will never ask for the club's legendary number 10 shirt to be retired. Although no player in the current squad is using the number, after Gabigol missed this chance, Galinho stated that he is against the idea of preserving the number forever as a form of tribute.
In an interview with the channel “Faaaala, Craque !”, on YouTube, the former player highlighted how satisfying it is for a professional athlete to wear a shirt with such a historic number. Faced with comments about the absence of a player wearing Mengão's number 10, Zico declared his opinion:
“He really doesn't have the number 10. But I will never ask to remove the number, I am against that. If you took Pelé away, for example, you wouldn't be able to play, have the satisfaction of playing. I'm not worried about that. Football is not basketball”, said Galinho.
In May, after a leaked photo in which Gabigol appears wearing the Corinthians shirt, Flamengo imposed a punishment on the attacker, which included a fine and the removal of the iconic number 10 shirt. See the statement issued by the club:
“The Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that, after a meeting with the vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, and other directors of the department, the athlete Gabriel Barbosa was fined and informed by the director that he will no longer wear the red-black number 10 shirt in competitions where the number may be changed. ”
Gabigol “inherited” the number after the retirement of Diego Ribas, at the end of 2022. The striker wore the legendary shirt in 72 matches, being a starter in 47 of them. During this period, he scored 22 goals, provided four assists and won the 2024 Campeonato Carioca. After the incident, Gabriel started to wear the number 99 shirt at Flamengo.
Despite interest from other clubs, David Luiz made it clear that his priority is Flamengo
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According to rumors, defender David Luiz, currently at Flamengo, is not interested in hearing proposals from other clubs before Flamengo presents its own. The defender, who has already had a distinguished career in Europe and with the Brazilian national team, is focused on continuing his career at the Rio club. The player's intention is to remain at Flamengo for another year and then join Filipe Luís' technical committee, a plan that is also in line with the club's wishes.
David Luiz arrived at Flamengo in September 2021, after leaving Arsenal, in England. Since then, the defender has been an important part of the Red and Black defense, contributing with his experience and leadership on the field. His performance has been crucial at various times, especially in international competitions and in the decisive games of the Brazilian Championship.
FLAMENGO PREPARES "CAREER" OFF THE GROUNDS
David Luiz's stay at Flamengo is part of the club's broader planning. The objective is to take advantage of the player's vast experience not only on the field, but also off it. At the end of next year, the idea is that David Luiz will transition to the coaching staff, alongside Filipe Luís. This move is seen as a way of maintaining the club's identity and philosophy, ensuring that experience and knowledge of veteran players are passed on to new generations.
Filipe Luís, another veteran of Flamengo and the Brazilian team, is already seen as a natural leader in the squad. With his vast experience in European and national football, Filipe Luís is preparing for a future career on the coaching staff. The integration of David Luiz at his side is seen as a strategic move, which will bring significant benefits to the club.
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