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The defender's stay at Flamengo brought to light a problem involving the number 99
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After the almost certain departure of Fabrício Bruno, journalist Venê Casagrande reported that he is staying at Flamengo. The communicator stated that the player refused the proposal made by West Ham. Rubro-Negro had already agreed to sell the defender in an operation worth 15 million euros, around R$84 million in current figures. With this, the defender will remain at the club.
Also according to Venê, Gabigol's situation worsened behind the scenes with the stay of Fabrício Bruno. This is because, a few days ago, the number 99 himself jokingly “confirmed” that the defender would remain.
According to the journalist, people within the Club did not like the attacker's action. After all, it was a matter involving another athlete and it was not up to him to say anything in relation to Fabrício Bruno's stay.
The communicator did not give any more details about the real situation, but in fact, after all the controversy involving the accusation of doping fraud and the Corinthians shirt, Gabriel Barbosa is going through bad times at Flamengo.
The player's future remains uncertain. With a contract only until the end of December, the board has already stated that it will not move the world and funds for him to stay.
Corinthians, who showed interest in having him at the beginning of the year, also made it clear that will only make a proposal if there is also a search for the athlete's staff by the club.
Football vice Marcos Braz confirms that he will talk to Mengão coach
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With the final stretch of the 2024 season approaching, Flamengo faces an important challenge after the injury to Pedro, who suffered a ruptured ligament in his left knee. The club's vice-president of football, Marcos Braz, stated in an interview with "Fla TV" that he will discuss with coach Tite and his committee the possibility of seeking a new reinforcement to make up for the striker's absence.
The Flamengo see you next time Tuesday (stipulated deadline) to regularize any player who may play for the team this season. However, the options available are limited, as only athletes without a contract can be signed outside the transfer window. Braz highlighted the difficulties in finding suitable names on the market.
"The window is practically over, and the restrictions are enormous in making a signing at this time. After the window closes, it is only possible to sign players who were already without a contract before closing. This greatly reduces the options", explained the manager.
Despite speculation about possible hiring, Marcos Braz highlighted that The red and black squad already has alternatives for the position. Flamengo has, in addition to Gabigol, who must take responsibility in the attack, other players who can perform the role, such as Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can also be improvised as a center forward.
"We have three players who can play in this position. Gabigol has always solved our problems, we have Carlinhos and Bruno Henrique, who can play the role of 9. We will analyze calmly until Tuesday and decide what is best for Flamengo", concluded Braz.
The council finds its hands tied in negotiations
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Pedro's injury was a hard blow for the team, not only because of the impact on performance on the field, but also because of what it means behind the scenes. With a deep and talented cast, Flamengo tends to maintain its competitive level even with absences, thanks to a full bench. However, Pedro's departure raises the question of how the club will fill this gap.
Rumors about possible international reinforcements began to circulate quickly, with names like Memphis Depay, Martial and Mariano Díaz gaining prominence in the press. However, Flamengo's board is taking a cautious approach. According to information from UOL, two main factors are guiding the club's strategy: the performance of the players already available and the budget situation.
Firstly, Flamengo is evaluating the ability of its current players to cover Pedro's absence. Among the possible replacements, Gabigol, Bruno Henrique and Carlinhos are mentioned as viable options. These players have a history of good performance and familiarity with the style of play Flamengo, which could facilitate adaptation and minimize the impact of Pedro's injury.
In addition, the club's financial situation is a crucial point in the decision. With more than R$329 million invested in recent signings, Flamengo has already committed a significant part of its budget. This amount is just a little below the R$360.9 million spent in 2019, when President Rodolfo Landim made large investments. The high financial burden of previous signings implies a more restrictive management of available resources.
Flamengo's board also faces difficulties in relation to the sale of players, which further impacts the budget. Negotiations for transfers of Wesley and Fabrício Bruno did not progress as expected, resulting in a lower than desired performance in player sales. This limits the club's ability to invest in new reinforcements, especially in a competitive market.
Full-back criticizes opponents after Brasileirão match
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In an intense match full of confusion, Flamengo was defeated 2-1 by Corinthians at the Neo Química Arena last Sunday (1). Wesley, who was at the center of a widespread fight at the end of the game, criticized the way the opponents acted.
Corinthians entered the field determined, as had been promised by its technical committee, board and players to the throughout the week. Treating the confrontation against Flamengo as a true final, the São Paulo team played with great intensity, which at several moments bordered on excessive. Upon leaving the stadium, Wesley was seen limping and, when asked about a possible injury, he spared no criticism of the Corinthians players: "The guys are crazy, man", said the full-back.
Although Wesley went to confront Yuri after the foul, the fight intensified due to the uncontrolled reaction of the Corinthians players when trying to resolve the situation. Fabrício Bruno commented on the incident and criticized the refereeing, stating that the player who threw the first punch did not even receive a yellow card. "It's unbelievable, the first guy who throws the punch doesn't even get a yellow card. These things always happen. In a classic like this, you need better refereeing", said the defender.
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