Michael's return to Flamengo makes the club's social networks "explode" with engagement

Speculated as a possible reinforcement of Flamengo to fill the gap left by Pedro, striker Anthony Martial is free on the market, but has not played since December 9, 2023. On that occasion, Manchester United, his former club, entered the field to face Bournemouth and lost 3-0 in the Premier League. Martial was a starter and played for 56 minutes.

At the beginning of the year, the French striker suffered a groin injury that required surgery. Therefore, he was away for around 42 days, only returning in March. Even though there were three months left on his contract, Manchester United chose to let go of the player. Since then, Martial has been evaluating his next club and Flamengo is paying attention to his movements.

Just like Flamengo, Anthony Martial suffered from injuries in 2023/24. The star had several physical problems that kept him away from the field for a total of 60 days. Due to muscle pain, the player was not available for United in 12 matches last season.

Status of the deal between Flamengo and Anthony Martial

If the If Flamengo is really interested in the Frenchman, they will have to race against time and agree on the signing by Monday (9). Registration for free players is closing. According to Italian journalist Luca Bendoni, who works at the Gianluca Dimarzio portal, the deal could come to fruition soon.

Offered to Flamengo by his staff, Martial also had a drop in his personal numbers. In the 2022/23 season, the player scored six goals and provided two assists in the Premier League. In 2023/24, it was just one goal and no pass that resulted in the ball in the opponents' net.

Ticket sales for the first leg of the CONMEBOL Libertadores quarter-finals, between Flamengo and opponent still to come to be defined, starts this Monday (9), at 10am. The game will be held on September 19th, at 7pm, at Maracanã. Nação fan members will have priority to purchase through the official website (flamengo.superingresso.com.br).

ACCESS TO THE STADIUM WITH FACIAL BIOMETRY E QR CODE

For the match, all fans who buy tickets online, in any sector of the stadium, will need to use registered facial biometrics to access Maracanã. No other means of access will be permitted for tickets purchased digitally. In addition, fans must have their original documents with photo upon entry.

Access to the stadium's security perimeter will be controlled by a dynamic QR code generated by the application Fla Tickets. Access to the interior of Maracanã will be done through facial biometrics.

SALE HOURS BY PRIORITY LEVELS

< Supporter members will have priority and variable discounts depending on the plan. The sales schedule will be divided by priority levels:

09/09 (10am) - Diamond+1 (level 0)

09/09 (4pm) - Diamond / Platinum+ 1 (level 1)

10/09 (10am) - Platinum / Gold+1 (level 2)

10/09 (4pm) - Gold / Silver+1 (level 3 )

11/09 (10am) - Silver (level 4)

12/09 (10am) - General Public online / Free Online

17/09 (10am) - Physical and free points of sale

19/09 (7pm) - Closing of online sales

VALUES TICKETS BY SECTOR

Tickets vary according to the chosen sector and fan membership plan. Check the prices:

North (Flamengo): Diamond: R$32.50; General Public: R$130.00 (half: R$65.00)

South (Flamengo): Diamond: R$40.00; General Public: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)

Superior East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$60.00; General Public: R$240.00 (half: R$120.00)

Lower East (Flamengo): Diamond: R$75.00; General Public: R$300.00 (half: R$150.00)

Lower West (Flamengo): Diamond: R$100.00; General Public: R$400.00 (half: R$200.00)

Fla+ Space: R$300.00

Maracanã Mais (Flamengo): Diamond: R$431.25; General Public: R$1,500.00 (half: R$787.50)

South B (Visitor): Visitor: R$160.00 (half: R$80.00)

< br> ADDITIONAL SERVICES

In sectors that offer additional services, such as a buffet at Maracanã Mais, the discount will only be applied to the ticket price, being the cost of services charged in full.

Forward Michael returned to Flamengoin this transfer window after a three-year spell at Al Hilal, in Saudi Arabia . Although he completed his return to Rubro-Negro, the player initially showed interest in playing for Cruzeiro. The information was revealed by Alexandre Mattos, CEO of the celestial club, during an interview with columnist Jaeci Carvalho, from the newspaper Estado de Minas, on Monday, September 2nd.

WISH TO PLAY FOR CRUZEIRO COMES UP TO FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES

According to Mattos, Michael wanted to wear the Cruzeiro shirt, but negotiations did not progress due to the club's financial situation miner. “Michael wanted it, of course… The manager is the same as Matheus Pereira. Of course there was a survey on both sides. Cruzeiro is now seen as a good payer. Everyone wants to come here. Michael wanted it”, stated the CEO.

However, Mattos highlighted that the amounts involved in the hiring were beyond what Cruzeiro could afford at the moment. “But these are values ​​that deviate from Cruzeiro’s current reality. Who knows, maybe in the future, with the club more balanced and debts paid, we can think about it”, he added.

CAREER MANAGED BY THE SAME BUSINESSMAN AS MATHEUS PEREIRA

Michael's career is managed by Eduardo Maluf, the same manager as Matheus Pereira, Cruzeiro's current number 10. During his time at Al Hilal, Michael and Pereira played together, which strengthened the bond between the two players and generated expectations about a possible reunion at the Minas Gerais club.

MICHAEL AS CRUZEIRO'S "CHERRY ON THE CAKE"

Michael has been on Cruzeiro's radar since the beginning of businessman Pedro Lourenço's management, who acquired SAF (Sociedade Anônima do Futebol) of the club in April. The intention was for the striker to be the team's "icing on the cake" for the second half. However, the negotiations did not progress beyond the initial interest, leading the player to opt to return to Flamengo.

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