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URGENT! RIVAL CARIOCA IS INTERESTED IN FLAMENGO STAR FOR NEXT SEASON

Midfielder has a contract with Rubro-Negro until the end of 2023 and is uncertain about renewal

22 Set 2023 | 10:34 |

Flamengo has the best squad in South America and this is nothing new. For this reason, its players are coveted by several clubs in Brazil and abroad. In this sense, a Rio rival entered the fight for one of the red-and-black stars and promises to play hard to win the player.

Fluminense dreams of signing a great idol from its biggest rival for 2024. According to the "Trivela" portal, Tricolor is interested in signing midfielder Everton Ribeiro, from Flamengo. The 34-year-old player has a contract with Rubro-Negro until the end of the year, but there is uncertainty regarding the renewal.

Everton Ribeiro does not hide his affection for Flamengo and prioritizes staying at the club, but he does not hide your discomfort with some situations. In the first renewal offer made by Rubro-Negro, the financial part was not a problem. The main obstacle was the length of the contract, which was just one year. On Fluminense's side, a contract of two years or more would not be a problem.

The contract length offered by Flamengo to Everton is linked to the player's age, something which worries the club. At Flu, the number 7's 34 years would not be a question, as Tricolor will continue with Fábio and Felipe Melo, the two oldest players in the country, in 2024.

Everton's name Ribeiro pleases the president of Fluminense, Mário Bittencourt, and coach Fernando Diniz, who do not hide their admiration for the midfielder's football. Tricolor's interest is long-standing and number 7 was already scouted last year.

Everton Ribeiro is one of the greatest idols in history recent member of Flamengo, having participated in the club's numerous achievements since 2019, including as captain. In 2023, he is no longer an absolute starter for the team, but is used frequently. In 50 games this year, he has two goals and five assists.

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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.

URGENT! RIVAL CARIOCA IS INTERESTED IN FLAMENGO STAR FOR NEXT SEASON