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URGENT! GABRIEL SKINNER FROM FLAMENGO SAID FAREWELL, THE MANAGER SPEAKS ABOUT HIS DEPARTURE
A new chapter in the history of the Rio club
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Last Saturday, Flamengo announced the departure of Gabriel Skinner from the football department. The news surprised many fans and raised questions about the team's direction. Skinner, who had held the position of football director since 2019, left a farewell message on social media, expressing his feelings about the moment. This change marks a new chapter in the history of the Rio club.
THE FAREWELL MESSAGE
Gabriel Skinner took over as Flamengo's football director in a turbulent period . After the departure of Marcos Braz and Paulo Pelaipe, Skinner faced the challenge of maintaining the team's success, which came from important achievements, such as the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. However, his management was marked by ups and downs, with results below expectations in some competitions and criticism from fans regarding some decisions made.
In the message published on his social networks, Gabriel Skinner adopted a serene and reflective tone. He acknowledged the challenges faced during his tenure and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work at the club. Furthermore, he made it clear that he sees his departure as a new opportunity for professional growth. His attitude towards the event demonstrates maturity and resilience in the face of adversity.
Gabriel Skinner's departure will certainly have an impact on Flamengo's squad and fans. As a central figure in the football board, Skinner played an important role in managing the team and making strategic decisions. His replacement raises questions about who will take his place and what direction will be adopted by the new management. Furthermore, it is possible that his departure will generate different reactions among fans, who are now eagerly awaiting news and positive changes.
Despite Flamengo's departure, Gabriel Skinner seems to face the future with optimism. His farewell message suggests that he is open to new challenges and ready to take on new stages in his career. Now we just have to wait and see what Skinner's next steps will be and how he will reinvent himself after this experience at the Rio club. Gabriel Skinner's departure from Flamengo marks the end of a cycle and the beginning of a new chapter in the club's history. His management was marked by challenges and achievements, and his farewell message reflects his mature and resilient stance in the face of adversity.
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In addition to Roma, Premier League team expected to make offer for Wesley
With Kyle Walker leaving for Burnley, Manchester City is considering investing in Cria do Ninho, a full-back from Mais Querido, who is already the target of an offer from an Italian team
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Right-back Kyle Walker's move to newly-promoted Burnley has opened a gap in Manchester City's squad. The 35-year-old defender opted not to stay at the club despite having a contract until 2026 , and ended his career under Pep Guardiola, in which he was a key player in successful campaigns, such as the 2022/23 Treble.
With his departure confirmed, the English club is evaluating alternatives in the market to strengthen the sector , and the name of Wesley, a standout player at Mais Querido, appears as one of the main options. According to the British newspaper The Telegraph, the Citizens are considering formalizing an offer for the young full-back.
SHORT CAST IN POSITION
Manchester City currently only have Rico Lewis, 20, and Issa Kaboré, 24 , as their right-backs. Neither of them, however, has managed to establish themselves in the starting line-up, which led Guardiola to improvise midfielder Matheus Nunes in the role.
Given this scenario, the hiring of a consolidated full-back becomes urgent. Wesley, 21, has been standing out since Filipe Luís arrived on the coaching staff and is attracting attention from European football due to his speed, marking and offensive projection.
ROME PRESENTS FORMAL OFFER
While Manchester City is still evaluating the terms of a possible move, Roma has already made progress in negotiations with a concrete proposal. The Italian club offered around 25 million euros (around R$160 million), including bonuses, through a loan model with an obligation to buy — a common strategy to get around limitations imposed by UEFA's Financial Fair Play.
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Thiago Mendes settles with rival and ends old romance with Flamengo
The 33-year-old midfielder was once in Rubro-Negro's plans, but never reached an agreement with the Rio de Janeiro club and Mengão's biggest rival
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Thiago Mendes is Vasco da Gama's new signing. Free on the market after the end of his contract with Al-Rayyan, from Qatar, the midfielder signed a contract with Cruzmaltino for two and a half seasons. The information was initially released by Venê Casagrande and confirmed by sources linked to the club . Despite not having made a recent offer, Flamengo is well aware of the name.
The midfielder was on the club's agenda on two occasions: 2021 and 2022. On both occasions, negotiations did not progress, either due to Lyon's financial demands at the time or due to a change of direction by the red-black board. Flamengo's first contact with Thiago Mendes took place in 2021.
NOVEL EXTENDED UNTIL 2025
The board led by Rodolfo Landim explored the possibility of a loan with an option to buy from Lyon. The French club, however, toughened up the negotiations and did not facilitate the release. Without success, Rubro-Negro ended up hiring Andreas Pereira. The following year, the talks resurfaced.
RIVAL TAKES OLD DESIRE FROM FLAMENGO
With Thiago Mendes' contract coming to an end, Flamengo's directors believed that it would be possible to move forward for a more affordable price. Lyon once again asked for financial compensation, frustrating the plans . The outcome was the arrival of Arturo Vidal. Now, in 2025, the story has a new chapter without Flamengo's participation.
Thiago Mendes, who is free on the market, was offered to Vasco and quickly approved by Fernando Diniz. The player is expected this Saturday (05) in Rio de Janeiro to sign a contract until the end of 2027. Vasco's move is surprising due to the timing and the player's profile. At 33 years old, the midfielder arrives with the status of a starter and reference, betting on the experience acquired in Europe and Arab football.
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Flamengo product Vinicius Souza announced for German giant
The sale of Viníção to German football earns Rubro-Negro millions thanks to FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which rewards training clubs
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Flamengo secured around R$3 million with the transfer of midfielder Vinícius Souza to Wolfsburg, Germany. The German club paid 15 million euros (approximately R$95.8 million) to acquire the player from Sheffield United, England.
The amount allocated to Rubro-Negro is related to FIFA 's solidarity mechanism, which determines the division of 5% of the total value of international negotiations between the clubs that participated in the athlete's training between the ages of 12 and 23. As Flamengo had the player until he was 21, the amount to which it is entitled is 3.05%.
LINK WITH WOLFSBURG
Officially announced on Wolfsburg's social media, Vinícius Souza was called "Garoto do Ninho" , in reference to his training at Mengão's youth academy. The contract signed with the German club will be valid until 2030, consolidating the new step in the 26-year-old athlete's career.
Vinição's performance, as he is known , throughout his time in Europe was marked by defensive consistency and good positioning, which caught the attention of the Bundesliga club. The expectation is that he will assume a relevant role in the Wolves' midfield in the coming seasons.
INTERNATIONAL CAREER
Born in Padre Miguel, a neighborhood in the west zone of Rio, Vinícius Souza began his career with Mengão's under-15 team in 2014. Promoted to the main squad in 2019, he had his first opportunity in the final minutes of a match in the Campeonato Carioca. That same year, he was part of the historic squad led by Jorge Jesus, winning the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles.
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