Flamengo has been negotiating with the player and Zenit
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Claudinho, from Zenit (RUS), Flamengo's target for this transfer window, left the pitch dissatisfied this Saturday (15), in a game valid for the Russian Super Cup. Claudinho was one of the starters in the game between Zenit and CSKA (RUS), for the Russian Super Cup.
Despite having started the game, the midfielder was substituted from the team in the 17th minute of the second half. Upon leaving the pitch, the former Bragantino opened his arms and 'disputed' the coach of the Russian team, Sergey Semak, showing dissatisfaction with being sacked.
On Thursday (13), Flamengo presented its first proposal to Zenit for the player Claudinho. However, the Russian club rejected the offer of 15 million euros (equivalent to R$ 80 million). Now, Flamengo officials are considering the possibility of traveling to Russia to intensify negotiations for the midfielder.
Rubro-Negro needs to reverse the result in the return game to continue in the Libertadores
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This Thursday, Flamengo was defeated 1-0 by Peñarol, from Uruguay, in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, at Maracanã. The Rio team, which was unable to impose its game rhythm, now needs to look for a turnaround in the second leg to move forward in the competition.
After the negative result, the red and black fans showed dissatisfaction and booed the team. team, with coach Tite being one of the main targets of criticism. The coach commented on the fans' discontent and projected what needs to be done in the next match.
In an interview after the game, Tite acknowledged the impact of the criticism, but highlighted that he understands the passion of the fans. “Of course it hurts on the human side, but with experience, I understand that when you work well, the fans' reactions are compatible with the love for the club. I have a lot of respect for that. The fans have the right to criticize or boo, and work can reverse this. Now, we need to turn this into a good performance there in Uruguay, win and seek qualification”, stated the coach.
Tite also spoke about the pressure to achieve: “The fan's feeling is legitimate. I feel that too. In football, you win over fans with important titles. If you don't win, the criticism will come. And that’s how you build a story in a club of this size”, added the CRF coach.
With the 1-0 defeat at home, Mengão needs to beat Peñarol by two goals in the return game, which takes place next Thursday (26), at 7pm ( Brasília time), at the Campeón Del Siglo Stadium, in Montevideo, to advance directly to the Libertadores semi-finals. A simple victory takes the decision to penalties.
However, the challenge is great. Mais Querido has not won away from home in the Libertadores since the victorious 2022 campaign. Since then, it has accumulated five defeats and three draws in matches away from home. Reversing this statistic will be essential to continue in the search for the continental title.
Rubro-Negro is beaten 1-0 in a match at Maracanã
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This Thursday (19), Flamengo faced Peñarol in the first duel valid for the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores da América. On a night below expectations at Maracanã, the Brazilian team ended up defeated by a score of 1-0, leaving the fans worried about the team's apathetic performance.
For the match, coach Tite made some changes in the starting team, the most talked about being the departure of Léo Ortiz, who had been playing an important role in the defense. The choice to start with Erick Pulgar in midfield generated criticism, as the Chilean had a lackluster performance, making it difficult for Mais Querido to control the game.
When asked about the change between Ortiz and Pulgar, Tite made a point of defending the Chilean midfielder. “Pulgar is a national team player, he was performing well. Léo was playing in a position that he doesn't like so much. The intention was to maintain the team structure. We cannot draw conclusions from an isolated game”, stated the coach, justifying the tactical choice.
Despite the explanation, CRF had a performance that was far from ideal and, at no point, managed to seriously threaten Peñarol. The Uruguayan team controlled the pace of the match, not allowing Rubro-Negro to create clear scoring chances that could at least guarantee a draw and minimize the impact of the result.
Although the 1-0 defeat is not an irreversible score, Flamengo will need to present a very different stance in the second leg to guarantee the classification for the semi-final of the Copa Libertadores. The next match will be held on September 26th, at the Campeón Del Siglo Stadium, at 7pm (Brasília time). The team needs to win by two goals to advance directly, or at least return the score to take the decision to penalties.
Before thinking about the continental tournament again, Mengão will have an important commitment for the Brazilian Championship. On Sunday (22), the team faces Grêmio, in Porto Alegre, in a match valid for the 27th round of the Brasileirão. The match will be at Arena do Grêmio, at 6:30 pm, and will be crucial to keeping the team in contention for the national title.
The club has a more advantageous deal than the squad
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Flamengo was about to close an agreement with Zenit to sign Claudinho, but negotiations did not progress as expected. The Russian club made negotiations difficult, demanding high amounts and prolonging the talks until the end of the transfer window. This situation almost compromised Flamengo's planning for the remainder of the season, especially during the month of August, when the squad needed to be complete to face the challenges of the ongoing competitions.
Despite this setback, Flamengo's management Flamengo managed to overcome the situation efficiently. Instead of insisting on negotiating with Zenit, the club redirected its focus and brought in a player 5 years younger than Claudinho, for a similar amount to what would be paid to the Russian club. This change in strategy ended up proving beneficial for Flamengo, who not only saved money in terms of the player's age and growth potential, but also guaranteed a signing that, in the end, could be more advantageous in the long term.
FLAMENGO HAS A NEW DIRECTION IN NEGOTIATIONS
Although the delay in the transfer window generated concern and almost compromised the team's performance in August, the board managed to reverse the situation in time. The new reinforcement arrives with great expectations and can contribute significantly to the team, especially considering his age and potential.
The experience serves as a learning experience for the Flamengo in future negotiations, showing that insisting on an option is not always the best strategy, and that being prepared for alternatives can bring even better results. In short, Flamengo knew how to transform a complicated situation into an opportunity. Instead of focusing on the difficulties imposed by Zenit, the board acted quickly and found a solution that, apparently, could be even more advantageous for the club in the medium and long term.
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