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Will it be? Flamengo is thinking about repatriating idol and champion to Botafogo, says journalist
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Flamengo is in a prominent position in the dispute to sign left-back Alex Sandro. The player's staff sees the Rio club as the main candidate to guarantee the arrival of the athlete, who is currently without a club after leaving Juventus. The behind-the-scenes movement has been intense, with important Flamengo figures working actively to complete the agreement.
David Luiz, Filipe Luís and coach Tite have played fundamental roles in this process. They are using their influence and personal connections to convince Alex Sandro to opt for Flamengo. The close relationship between those involved and the player is one of the factors that puts the club ahead in the race for his signature.
David Luiz, who already played with Alex Sandro in the Brazilian national team, has been in frequent contact with the side. He has reinforced the benefits of joining Flamengo, emphasizing the club's structure, the competitiveness of the squad and the possibility of competing in important titles, such as the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship.
FLAMENGO HAS NEW DIRECTION IN NEGOTIATIONS
Filipe Luís, another veteran of Flamengo and also a left-back, he has spoken directly with Alex Sandro, highlighting the opportunity to share the position with a colleague of a very high level. This approach has been seen as one of Flamengo's differentiators, offering Alex Sandro not only an advantageous contract, but also a high-performance environment, where he could continue to compete at a high level, despite being in a South American championship.
Tite, Flamengo coach and former coach of the Brazilian team, where he worked with Alex Sandro, is also involved in the negotiations. Tite has a positive history with the player and is using this as an asset to convince him to join the club. He has argued that, under his command, Alex Sandro will have ideal conditions to maintain his level of play and, who knows, even be remembered in future calls for the national team, depending on his performance.
Arsenal midfielder could join Mais Querido in the next window, but is still waiting to define his future with offers from other teams
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According to information gathered by the Coluna do Fla portal, Jorginho received offers significantly higher than those discussed with Flamengo . However, the midfielder's desire to return to Brazil and play for the Rio de Janeiro club has been a determining factor in the possible completion of the deal. The player already has an advanced understanding with Mais Querido, which could speed up the signing of the contract.
According to Coluna do Fla's investigation, Arsenal 's board requested that the midfielder not sign a pre-contract with the Rio de Janeiro team at this time . Despite this, there is a remote possibility of termination between the player and the English club, but only close to the end of the contract, scheduled to expire between the end of May and the beginning of June.
According to the information obtained by the portal, the chances of Jorginho terminating his contract with Arsenal are minimal . If the English team is eliminated from the Champions League and secures a place in the top four of the Premier League in advance, an early exit could be considered. However, if Arsenal advances in the European competition or continues to fight for qualification via the national championship, the release before the end of the contract will not occur.
Given this scenario, if Arsenal keep Jorginho until the end of the European season, the midfielder will only be able to officially sign with Flamengo from July 1st. In the meantime, the red-black board continues to monitor the situation and seek to secure the signing of the midfielder as soon as possible.
Brazilian midfielder and Mais Querido product extends his contract with the English club for another five years and establishes himself as a key player in the midfield
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The renewed contract does not include a release clause, reinforcing the former Flamengo player 's commitment to the Premier League team. Since his arrival in January 2023, Gomes has established himself as an essential part of Wolves' midfield, accumulating 80 appearances, seven goals and three assists. His consistent performance has also earned him call-ups to the Brazilian national team, where he has already made ten appearances.
João is a 'team player', he gives 100% in every training session
Coach Vítor Pereira celebrated the athlete's renewal in an interview with the club's official channels.
"I'm very happy because João is a 'team player'. He gives 100% in every training session, in every game, and has the necessary quality to help the team take the next step," said the Portuguese coach.
João Gomes's permanence is part of Wolverhampton 's strategic plan to strengthen the midfield sector next season. The chemistry with his compatriot André has been one of the positive points of the team led by Pereira. While Gomes stands out for his intensity and marking, André assumes a role of organization and distribution of plays.
Program to bring fans closer together will be reformulated and Mengão plans to boost stadium revenue for the season after drops in 2024
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Flamengo released its 2024 Annual Financial Statements Report on Monday (31), presenting details about the club's finances and guidelines for the future. The 80-page document highlights challenges and strategies for 2025, but one point caught attention: the lack of mention of its own stadium, while the management of Maracanã appears as a priority.
The report classifies 2024 as a year of " significant transformations ", driven mainly by Libra's contract with Globo for the rights to the Brasileirão. According to president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP), Flamengo will fail to collect up to R$500 million in five years . In addition, the increase in spending in the second half of the year imposes financial challenges on the club.
Given this scenario, Rubro-Negro is betting on the management of Maracanã as one of the strategic pillars to strengthen its revenues in 2025.
The board of directors is planning to take a more active role in the stadium's management, with an operational improvement plan to enhance the fans' experience. Measures include improvements to services, access and common areas, as well as increasing matchday revenues — which include ticket sales, VIP boxes, food and beverage sales, and the fan membership program .
In the opening game of the Brasileirão, for example, Flamengo received less than 50% of the gross box office revenue. To reduce operating costs, the club is already discussing with the Rio de Janeiro government the possibility of selling the naming rights to Maracanã.
The report also highlights new fundraising fronts, classified as "underexplored":
One of Flamengo's biggest sources of revenue this season begins this Thursday, when Mengão faces Deportivo Táchira in Venezuela in its 2025 Libertadores debut. The Mais Querido is looking to become the first Brazilian to be four-time champion of the competition, which guarantees a large financial prize,
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