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29 Jun 2025 | 19:37 |
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Flamengo's board of directors has already been informed about the formal interest of two foreign clubs in Gerson . Zenit, from Russia, took the lead in the negotiations and reached a preliminary agreement with the player's staff, offering a contract with a salary three times higher than the current one at Rubro-Negro.
Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr also entered the fray. The Saudi club's main asset is Jorge Jesus, who is close to being announced as the new coach. The Portuguese coach made a direct request to the board for Gerson, with whom he had an excellent relationship at Flamengo between 2019 and 2020.
Both clubs have signaled that they are willing to pay the midfielder's release clause: 25 million euros (approximately R$160 million at the current exchange rate). The amount would be paid in cash, something that pleases the red-black board, which considers it difficult to keep the player in view of the situation.
Gerson may have played his last match wearing the Flamengo shirt on Sunday (29), in the 4-2 defeat to Bayern Munich, in the round of 16 of the Club World Cup. The number 8 scored one of the team's goals in the match and was applauded by the fans present.
At 28 years old, Gerson is in his second stint at Flamengo . After shining between 2019 and 2021, he was sold to Olympique de Marseille and returned to the Rio de Janeiro club in January 2023, at the request of the coaching staff and with the support of the board. Since then, he has become a central player in the squad. In addition to his protagonism on the field, Gerson is now one of the leaders of the squad . Captain, and in his absence he goes to Arrascaeta, the midfielder plays an important role behind the scenes, has a good relationship with coach Filipe Luis and is respected by veterans and youngsters in the group.
Gerson's contract with Flamengo runs until the end of 2027, but has a clause that allows him to leave immediately upon full payment of the fine. The amount of 25 million euros was stipulated upon the player's return to the club and is seen as acceptable given the current market. With Gerson's imminent departure, Flamengo has already started to evaluate options on the market. The board is working calmly, but admits the need to strengthen the midfield sector. The club does not want to give up competitiveness and is planning an impactful signing.
The board wants the coach to remain in charge of Mengão and the contract may be longer than initially announced.
15 Ago 2025 | 14:30 |
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Flamengo remains firmly at the top of the Brasileirão , maintaining a lead over the second-place team despite having played a game less. They also opened up a lead in the Copa Libertadores Round of 16 by beating Internacional 1-0 in the first leg.
Aiming to maintain the core of the project, Flamengo is already taking steps to prevent the departure of key players. According to information from the 'Bolavip' portal, the board has begun talks to renew the contract of Filipe Luís , who has been excelling at the helm of the team and imprinting his style on the squad.
Filipe Luís's current contract expires at the end of this season. The proposal is for a two-year extension, until December 2027. The internal evaluation is positive, despite the elimination from the Copa do Brasil. The board believes the focus should remain on the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, competitions in which the team has been performing consistently and is contending for the title.
Aware of the demands of the competitions, the board is working to strengthen the squad. Among the priorities is signing a goalkeeper , and the club is closely monitoring the situation of Gabriel Brazão, Santos's starting goalkeeper, although a negotiation this season is considered unlikely.
Meanwhile, potential departures are also being evaluated during this transfer window. One example is Matheus Gonçalves, who is reportedly dissatisfied with the lack of opportunities under Filipe Luís. The midfielder has offers from CSKA Moscow in Russia and Red Bull Bragantino.
The striker has not yet been tried by the Superior Court of Justice (STJD) for alleged involvement in the manipulation of sports betting results, and the analyst blames Mengão.
15 Ago 2025 | 12:56 |
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On the morning of this Friday (15), during the Posse de Bola program, on Uol, journalist Juca Kfouri made controversial statements about Flamengo and the case involving Bruno Henrique and alleged manipulation of sports betting.
Juca Kfouri: "It's clear that Flamengo has influence in the Court of Justice to prevent him from being tried"
The commentator insinuated that the club would have influence in the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) to delay the trial of the number 27 , who recently scored the winning goal for Flamengo in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Libertadores.
Kfouri stated, without any evidence: " For weeks now, I've only been referring to him as the accused Bruno Henrique . It's clear that Flamengo has influence in the Court of Justice to prevent him from being tried."
Before Kfouri's statements, Mauro Cezar Pereira had already come out in defense of Flamengo, noting that the club had no involvement in the case . He compared the situation to that of Lucas Paquetá and criticized the timing of the re-emerging issue:
"Flamengo has nothing to do with this. It's the player's problem, as he's hired his lawyers and is moving forward with his career . Clubs field players while they're not suspended. I just think this issue should have been raised earlier. When Bruno Henrique plays and scores a goal, everyone talks about it."
Mauro Cezar also highlighted that similar cases involving other clubs don't receive as much attention, citing Internacional's Thiago Maia: " They don't talk about Thiago Maia, whom Internacional puts on the field without paying him . The player hasn't been paid, and the situation drags on."
The controversy reinforces the debate over Bruno Henrique's trial, but makes it clear that, for now, Flamengo remains free to count on the striker on the field. The striker is even available to coach Filipe Luís this Sunday (17), when Flamengo faces Internacional again, but this time in the Brasileirão. The game is scheduled for 6:30 pm (Brasília time).
Midfielder is in Raposa's sights after failing to sign Matheus Gonçalves from Mengão, but an agreement seems unlikely
15 Ago 2025 | 10:04 |
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Cruzeiro has opened talks to try to sign Matheus França , a 21-year-old attacking midfielder who came through Flamengo's ranks and is currently playing for Crystal Palace in England. Despite the interest, the club's board believes the fees involved are outside the standards adopted at Toca da Raposa II , according to Goal.
The main obstacle is the player's high salary request, combined with the demands made by the English club . Matheus França was acquired by Crystal Palace in August 2023 for around €20 million—approximately R$126 million at the current exchange rate—a similar amount to the amount paid at the time of the transfer.
If Cruzeiro accepts the requested figures, the attacking midfielder would become one of the three highest-paid players in the squad , behind only Gabriel Barbosa and Matheus Pereira. However, the club currently considers this amount unaffordable.
Matheus França played 52 matches for Flamengo between 2021 and 2023, scoring nine goals and providing two assists. Despite his short tenure, he demonstrated his ability to decide matches and participate in decisive moments , gaining experience in national and continental tournaments.
The player also shone in the youth ranks of the Brazilian national team. His professional debut for the red-and-black team came in 2022 , when he scored six goals and played an important role in the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil victories.
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