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The athlete's agent confirms that he is working to find another team
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Flamengo's absolute starter for at least three years, Léo Pereira is going through one of the best phases of his career. It's no surprise that the defender begins to project a future on another continent. In contact with the Coluna do Fla report, businessman Ricardo Scheidt revealed plans for the athlete to play in European football.
"We have nothing at the moment (proposals from Europe), but our objective is a way out for for him to play in Europe. I'm working on that. In fact, we had a very good offer from the Arab world in August of last year.
Léo Pereira has a contract with Flamengo until December 2027, but it is open to proposals from European clubs or the Arab world. However, the 28-year-old defender remains focused on Rubro-Negro, while his agent works behind the scenes to facilitate international offers.
The defender arrived at Flamengo in January 2020 and renewed his contract in February 2023. In addition to being a key player in winning the Libertadores and Copa do Brasil in 2022, the shirt 4 is on the radar of the Brazilian team, according to Coluna do Fla.
While Bolívar mourns the loss of one of its best players
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Bolívar will have to deal with a major loss in the round of 16 of the Libertadores. Francisco da Costa, one of the team's main players, will not be available to face Flamengo. The striker arranged his transfer to Cerro Porteño, from Paraguay, and has already said goodbye to the Bolivian club. Francisco da Costa's departure took many fans by surprise, mainly due to the proximity of the decisive games against Flamengo.
FLAMENGO WILL HAVE GOOD NEWS
O Brazilian striker vineyard being a fundamental piece in Bolívar's tactical scheme and his absence will certainly be felt. He now joins Cerro Porteño, where he hopes to continue showing his good football. Bolívar's coach will have to rethink his strategy for the clashes against Flamengo.
Francisco da Costa was one of the team's main offensive weapons team, and his absence leaves a big question mark about how Bolívar will behave on the field. The team will have to quickly find a suitable replacement to maintain its chances of advancing in the competition. On the other hand, Francisco da Costa's absence can be seen as a relief for Flamengo. Rubro-Negro is preparing for a difficult duel, but the absence of a key opponent's player could make the task easier for Tite's men. However, the Rio team knows they cannot underestimate Bolívar, who still has other talented players and a good squad.
Gabigol's situation is just one of several issues that the board needs to deal with
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The drama involving Gabigol and Flamengo escalated even further this Saturday (29), when the striker was removed from the list of players listed for the match against Cruzeiro. The removal generated a furious reaction from Claudemir Almeida, uncle of Gabigol, who used his social networks to criticize coach Tite and the club's board of directors.
On his Instagram account, Claudemir did not mince words when expressing his dissatisfaction with the situation of his nephew at Flamengo. He insinuated that Tite's arrival at the club was a breaking point in Gabigol's trajectory at Flamengo, suggesting a possible old disagreement between the coach and the attacker.
A LEVEL OF CHARGE
"The truth is that when Tite arrived at Flamengo , the end of a beautiful story at Flamengo was decreed", wrote Claudemir. He acknowledged that the player is not at his best, but argued that the only way to recover his performance is to play. "Is he in a bad phase? Yes. But he only scores goals again by playing. Gabriel, his story, his name is forever at Flamengo. That's not a director, he's not a president, he's not a fucking coach who's going to erase ", he declared.
Claudemir ended the message with a tone of encouragement, demonstrating faith in Gabigol's return to the field and in the recovery of his good performance. "Up, Gabriel. Faith in God, who will soon be doing what he loves most: playing football", he concluded. Claudemir's reaction reflects the frustration of Gabigol's family and fans, who see the striker facing a delicate moment in his career at Flamengo. Since Tite's arrival, the relationship between the coach and the player appears to have deteriorated, fueling rumors about an old feud between the two.
There is still no official confirmation of the transfer, but new information is expected to be released in the coming days.
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Grêmio took an important step in the negotiation to sign Gabriel Barbosa, known as Gabigol, from Flamengo. In a move that had an impact on the transfer market, the club from Rio Grande do Sul showed interest in bringing in the striker, known for his talent and eye for goal. This Wednesday, Flamengo announced that Gabigol was removed from the squad list for the match against Cruzeiro, which will take place at Maracanã. The absence of the number 99 sparked speculation and increased rumors about his possible transfer to Grêmio.
Talks between the clubs are at an advanced stage. Grêmio sees Gabigol as a key player to reinforce its attack and improve the team's performance this season. The Grêmio board is willing to invest heavily to ensure the signing of the player, who has a history of success in Brazilian football.
ONGOING NEGOTIATIONS
Gabigol, who has already spent time in Europe , stood out mainly in Flamengo, where he won several titles, including the Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro. His ability to score decisive goals and his charisma with the fans made him one of the most beloved players in the Red and Black squad.
Gabigol's possible departure from Flamengo has generated a mix of emotions among fans. Many mourn the loss of an idol, while others recognize that the sale could be beneficial for the club in financial terms. On the Grêmio side, the fans are excited about the possible arrival of a high-level player who can take the team to a new level.
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