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Flamengo is very close to concluding negotiations with Colombian midfielder Jorge Carrascal . The player, who already has a salary and contract agreement in place with the Brazilian club , is just waiting for the final adjustments between Mengão and Dynamo Moscow to be officially announced as a reinforcement for the rest of the 2025 season.

According to information from journalist Gabriel Reis, Carrascal has already started looking for a property in Rio de Janeiro. The most likely destination is the high-end condominium Riviera Del Sol, located in Barra da Tijuca, in the west of the city. The athlete is reportedly in contact with a real estate agent who is well-known among the players in the red-and-black squad, which shows that negotiations are progressing and that he wants to adapt quickly.

NEGOTIATION VALUES

The agreement between the Rio de Janeiro club and the Russian team provides for the payment of 12 million euros fixed, equivalent to approximately R$72 million at the current exchange rate, in addition to a bonus of another 2 million euros (R$12 million) , totaling approximately R$84 million. The transfer is expected to be finalized by July 10, when the Brazilian football transfer window opens.

The board is working discreetly behind the scenes, but is considering the strategic reinforcement to raise the technical quality of the squad in the second half of the year . Carrascal's arrival should intensify competition in the team's creative sector, especially at decisive moments in national and continental competitions.

PROFILE OF FLAMENGO'S NEW MIDFIELDER

Discovered by Millonarios, from Colombia, Carrascal gained notoriety for his versatility. At Dynamo Moscow since 2023, the Colombian midfielder has played 67 matches, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists. With the ability to play both centrally and on the wings, the player is seen as a reinforcement with the potential to change the offensive panorama of the Rio de Janeiro team.

Real Madrid advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup after beating Juventus 1-0 on Tuesday (July 1), in yet another decisive performance by Brazilian Vinícius Júnior. The forward, who has already scored one goal and one assist in the tournament , took to social media to show his confidence and motivation. “We want more! See you in New York,” wrote Vinícius Jr., highlighting the Merengue squad’s focus on winning yet another international title.

MBAPPÉ RETURNS AFTER HEALTH PROBLEMS

While Los Blancos celebrated the victory, the match also marked the return of Kylian Mbappé to the pitch. The French star had been recovering from a stomach problem that, according to the Spanish press, caused weight loss and required medical attention at a hospital in Florida.

In the match against the Italians, Mbappé started on the bench and only came on in the 23rd minute of the second half . It was his first appearance in the tournament, after missing the team's draws and victories in the group stage against Al-Hilal and Pachuca.

EXPECTATION FOR A NEW CONFRONTATION

The qualification puts the Spanish club on the route to New York, where they will face their next opponent in the quarterfinals. With Vini Jr. inspired and Mbappé back in the team, the European Mengão maintains its favoritism and ambition to win another trophy on the international stage.

AND FLAMENGO?

Meanwhile, Flamengo returns to focus on the Brazilian Championship. In the week of July 13, Filipe Luís' team will take to the field to face São Paulo, at Maracanã , in the 13th round of the national points tournament.

Pedro, one of Flamengo's top scorers in recent years , is going through a period of uncertainty at the club. After returning from a serious knee injury that kept him out for seven months, the center forward has had difficulty regaining his place in the team. Although he believes that his physical condition is no longer a problem , the player feels that he has lost prestige with coach Filipe Luís, which has a direct impact on his confidence.

The dissatisfaction began after good performances in the matches against Juventude and Corinthians . Despite his positive performance, Pedro ended up being removed from the starting lineup in the match against LDU, for the Libertadores , at Maracanã. Since then, the red-black commander has preferred to improvise other players in the role, even with the number 9 available.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS STUDIES NEGOTIATION

According to information from journalist Mauro Cezar Pereira, Mengão is willing to listen to offers for the striker. The board understands that the moment may be appropriate to look for a replacement with different characteristics: a player with greater physical commitment, presence in marking and more participation in the collective game.

The internal analysis is that Pedro, although efficient as a finisher , offers little contribution without the ball, something that does not align with the style of play that the coaching staff wants to implement. There have been no official offers yet, but the possibility of an exit has not been ruled out.

REFERENCE TO VLAHOVIC

In a recent interview with the Italian press, the club's football director, José Boto, revealed the type of striker he would like to see in the squad. Without mentioning names from the current group, he mentioned Dusan Vlahovic, from Juventus, as the ideal model. The reference is noteworthy, since Vlahovic was a starter for Fiorentina during the period in which Pedro played little in Italy.