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"Soon there will be 8 Libertadores", Fluminense idol melts over Flamengo's moment
28 Ago 2025 | 11:38
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02 Nov 2024 | 12:56 |
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Flamengoguaranteed its presence in the final of the Copa do Brasil, but currently occupies the fourth place in the Brazilian Championship, nine points behind Botafogo. With just seven rounds remaining, Rubro-Negro is far from the fight for the national title. In a statement, the president Rodolfo Landim attributed responsibility for the club's absence in the dispute to the tight Brazilian football calendar.
“What we want is to win everything. And try to prepare yourself to win everything. We try to qualify the squad to have a group of players at more or less the same level. It's a way to rotate them if necessary. The big problem is that we lose players to the national teams, so we end up playing with what we have. There is criticism that Flamengo abandons the Brazilian Championship. It isthe Brazilian who leaves Flamengo“, said Landim, in an interview with the newspaper O Globo.
LANDIM BLAME DATES FIFA FOR PERFORMANCE IN BRASILEIRÃO
For Landim, the calendar is the main factorthat has impacted Flamengo's performance in the Brasileirão. He argues that the 14 rounds played in the midst of the Copa América or the FIFA Dates harm the team's performance, since the Flamengoalways has players called up for the teams of Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and, more recently, Ecuador.
“The guys take and put 14 games within the Copa América or Fifa Data. There are 38 rounds, a super competitive championship, I qualify my team, and then I am forced to give up a bunch of players. It’s they’re the ones who took me out of the Brazilian Championship, it’s not me who leaves”, concluded the president of Flamengo.
LAST TITLE FROM FLAMENGO
Flamengo's last titles in the Brazilian Championship were in 2019, a year that set the recordfor points in the competition with 20 clubs, followed by another achievement in 2020. Since then, Atlético-MG took the trophy in 2021, while Palmeiras were champions in 2022 and 2023. In 2024, Rubro-Negro finds itself nine points behind Botafogo, which is in contention for first place with Palmeiras himself.
Cria do Ninho is loaned to the European club, which will pay 500 thousand euros to Mais Querido and can acquire the player for up to 4 million euros in targets
28 Ago 2025 | 13:59 |
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Flamengo made official this Thursday (28 ) the departure of Lorran, one of the talents revealed at Ninho do Urubu . The player will go to Pisa, in Italy, where he will undergo medical examinations before joining the new club. The transaction involves an initial payment of 500 thousand euros (approximately R$ 3.1 million) to Mais Querido.
The contract stipulates specific conditions: if Lorran plays in half of Pisa's matches and the team remains in the Italian top flight, the player's purchase will be mandatory. If all criteria are met , the European club will pay €4 million (approximately R$25 million) to acquire 50% of the player's economic rights , while Flamengo will retain the other half. The information was released by the 'GE' portal.
Lorran first stood out in Flamengo's youth ranks, winning important titles and attracting attention for his technique and consistency. The recent highlight of the athlete's youth career came last Saturday (23) , when Flamengo beat Barcelona (ESP) in the U-20 Club World Cup. Lorran scored a goal during normal time and converted a penalty kick, directly contributing to the title.
Flamengo has completed the sale of Matheus Gonçalves to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli for €8 million (R$50 million). The midfielder had been playing for the U-20 team after losing his place under coach Filipe Luís and was a starter in the U-20 team's Intercontinental Cup triumph.
With the player's departure, Flamengo is preparing to face Grêmio on Sunday (31), for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship . The match will be held at Maracanã, at 4 pm (Brasília time), and marks Mengão's return to the competition after the movement in the transfer market.
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.
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