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There is no longer any obstacle for Flamengo and Zenit hold a decisive meeting in search of a solution to midfielder Claudinho's situation. The Russian club wanted to wait for the match against Krasnodar, in the Super Cup final, to ‘drop the hammer’ in favor of Mengão or not. With the title won by a 4-2 victory, the next few hours will be decisive for Flamengo in the deal.
According to Renato Peçanha, from Essência Rubro-Negra, Flamengo is in a hurry and wants to close the deal ASAP. As Claudinho is active, coach Tite understands that the midfielder would arrive at Mais Querido ready to debut. In fact, the coach has been maintaining constant contact with the possible red-black reinforcement.
If the deal is completed, Claudinho will be the Flamengo's first reinforcementin the current window and will cost 18 million euros, something that exceeds R$105 million. In addition to the point guard, Fla is also trying to complete the arrival of midfielder Marcos Antônio, from Lazio, on loan with a one-season purchase obligation. The details with the Italians have not yet been finalized.
Claudinho is Flamengo's old dream
It is not new that Flamengo is trying to sign Claudinho. In the mid-2023 window, Rubro-Negro was also confident after presenting figures approaching 15 million euros. However, Zenit didn't even respond. This time, the Russians are more inclined to agree to the deal, but the transfer is treated with caution in the corridors of Gávea.
Al-Riyadh and Najran SC have shown interest in signing Juninho, offering financial compensation to the Rio club
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Flamengo has been acting more cautiously this season in relation to the movement in the transfer market. So far, few signings have been made, among them the arrival of striker Juninho, from Qarabag, in Azerbaijan.
However, the player's situation at the Rio de Janeiro club may be about to change. According to journalist Venê Casagrande, two teams from Saudi Arabia are interested in signing the player in the next transfer window.
Clubs Al-Riyadh and Najran SC have formalized inquiries to Mais Querido , with the intention of acquiring the striker on loan. According to the information, both clubs indicated the possibility of paying a financial compensation “considered advantageous” to the Brazilian club, if the agreement is completed.
The red-black board, given the scenario , is studying the viability of the negotiation. The athlete's performance and planning for the rest of the season are factors that are being taken into account by the directors.
According to Casagrande, Juninho has shown interest in playing in Saudi football and is open to a deal with one of the two teams. However, the player's representatives believe that the negotiations will not be easy, especially due to the demands and conditions imposed by Mengão .
With a contract until 2027 and a million-dollar termination fee, Pedro is attracting attention from the international market and is stirring up the backstage of the Rio de Janeiro club
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Wednesday (02) was marked by intense movements behind the scenes at Flamengo. Striker Pedro, the club's number 9, stood out in the news after rumors of a possible negotiation involving the player. The interest in his departure, initially published by the UOL portal, was promptly denied by the red-black board, which issued an official statement denying the story.
In addition to the repercussion of the news, Pedro stood out for a relevant feat: he is currently the only Brazilian player to have reached the mark of 70 or more goals in the last three years , consolidating his name as one of the most lethal in national football.
The club's initial position is to keep Pedro in the squad , with the player at coach Filipe Luís' disposal for the rest of the season. However, the board does not rule out evaluating offers that may be received for the striker, as well as for other players in the squad.
Internally, the board recognizes the athlete's value on the international scene and understands that a good offer could change future plans. The possible departure, however, would depend on financial and strategic factors , respecting the mutual interest between club and player.
While the club remains cautious, the player's staff is optimistic about the transfer market. As Coluna do Fla has learned, there is an expectation that foreign clubs will make offers for Pedro in the next transfer window, which could further increase speculation about a possible exit.
The striker's good moment, combined with his impressive numbers, means he is being closely watched by foreign clubs, especially in Europe and Saudi Arabia, markets that tend to move large numbers.
Despite the reaction with a goal from Iago, the Mais Querido team concedes two goals at the beginning of the final stage and cannot avoid a setback away from home
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Flamengo's under-20 team was defeated by Red Bull Bragantino on Wednesday afternoon (2), at the Nabi Abi Chedid Stadium, in Bragança Paulista. In a match valid for the 16th round of the Brazilian Championship in the category, Mais Querido ended up defeated by 2 to 1, even after reducing the score with a penalty goal by defender and captain Iago.
The first half was marked by strong marking and high pressure from both sides, which made finishing difficult in the opening minutes. The first big chance came in the 18th minute, when Lucas Furtado launched a pass down the left , Gusttavo exchanged passes with Guilherme and crossed into the area. After a defense cut, Wanderson crossed again and Felipe Teresa finished just wide of the post.
The Rio team responded in the 23rd minute, when Iago headed dangerously after a corner kick taken by Gusttavo, but the opposing defense prevented the goal on the line. The team led by Leonardo Ramos managed to impose itself in the midfield , with quick exchanges of passes and intense movement.
Still in the first half, Lucas Furtado was decisive in a shot by Luiz Gustavo, a Bragantino striker, at 38 minutes. Mengão's best opportunity in the period came in injury time: Shola prevented the ball from going out and served Gusttavo, who crossed to Pedro Leão , but the striker was unable to finish accurately in front of an empty goal.
Just two minutes into the second half, Yuri Leles opened the scoring for the home team. Bragantino extended their lead with Cauê in the 14th minute, taking advantage of a defensive failure. Mengão responded in the 24th minute, after Gusttavo was awarded a penalty in a play created by Guilherme. Iago converted the shot with determination, displacing the goalkeeper to reduce the score.
Even with the goal, the São Paulo team continued to press. Lucas Furtado made important saves, including one from a lob shot by Luis Gustavo and another in the 36th minute , after a mid-range shot. Flamengo still had another chance with Felipe Teresa, who dribbled past the goalkeeper, but shot wide.