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FOOLISHNESS OR STRATEGY? EVERTON RIBEIRO AND BRUNO HENRIQUE RECEIVE PROPOSALS TO LEAVE FLAMENGO AND THE TEAM DOES NOT REACT

The two players who are fans' idols have their contracts almost up and Mais Querido has decided to halt negotiations with them

24 Set 2023 | 14:24 |

Marcos Braz, Flamengo's vice-president of football, said the club has "ice in its blood" when it comes to negotiations with other teams or players. The expression used by the president fits very well with this period that Mengão has been going through. The board decided weeks ago that it would not continue to talk about contracts with any player until the decision of the Copa do Brasil.

The measure was taken so that both the players and the technical team had 100% attention focused on the clash against Tricolor Paulista, which is, to date, the most important game of the football season. 2023 for Mengão. However, this somewhat bold decision did not stop many clubs from 'harassing' their players who are already at the end of their contract.

Two very important names that still need to renew with Flamengo are Everton Ribeiro and Bruno Henrique. The striker and midfielder are at the center of the transfer market news, but Mais Querido acts naturally. The red-black has already said he is interested in both for 2024, even if he has not formalized this yet.

In both cases there were a series of consultations regarding the possibility of them signing a type of pre-contract with other teams. This has been happening since June, when the transfer window was still open. Bruno Henrique is the one who has aroused the most interest.

Palmeiras and Grêmio have him in their sights, which is understandable, since he is Flamengo's main player at the moment. He still wants to stay at the Gávea club, at least for another two years. Furthermore, one of the things he had told the board was that he wanted a salary increase.

Bruno Henrique is 32 years old but is still a fundamental part of the squad. He has had several injuries in recent times, the most serious last year. Even so, the player returned at a high level and is recognized as the one who currently brings the most hope to the fans.

Everton Ribeiro is in a different situation. Even though he is the team captain, Sampaoli has not given him much space. He played more as a reserve this season than as a starter and didn't have the best of performances. According to the newspaper 'O Globo', this puts it as a priority for negotiation.

Fluminense is interested in the midfielder, according to the website 'Trivela'. Flamengo understands that Everton must remain to form the squad and for the services provided, and will propose a renewal that suits both sides also after the Copa do Brasil.

It may be that all issues will be resolved in the next weeks, since this Sunday (24th) it will be decided who is the new champion of the Copa do Brasil. The game against São Paulo will be at the Morumbi Stadium at 4pm (Brasília time) and Flamengo needs to close the score with a two-goal lead if they want to become five-time champions.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

FOOLISHNESS OR STRATEGY? EVERTON RIBEIRO AND BRUNO HENRIQUE RECEIVE PROPOSALS TO LEAVE FLAMENGO AND THE TEAM DOES NOT REACT