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Wow! With a proposal from Bayer, Filipe Luís refuses to renew with Flamengo
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During an interview with the podcast “Essência Rubro-Negra”, Zico, historical idol of Flamengo, brought to light direct criticism of the club's signing planning in recent years. According to him, Rubro-Negro has spent high amounts on players who, despite having quality, do not justify the amount invested and do not deliver the expected return for a club of Flamengo's size.
Zico was incisive in stating that the recent reinforcements hired by Flamengo do not correspond to the expectations created around them. “Flamengo signed many players wrong. He spent a lot of money there on normal players. Are they good? They are. But at the price, they had to be stars, but they are not”, said the former player, highlighting that the financial and sporting return is not compatible with the investment.
Flamengo has a new summary in the eyes of Zico
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For the idol, Flamengo failed to transform the promise of forming a truly differentiated team on the South American scene into reality. In Zico's view, the club created an illusion by selling the idea that it has the best team on the continent, but the results and performance on the field do not support this thesis.
Zico's point of criticism revolves around a recurring problem in Brazilian football: the discrepancy between the amount paid in negotiations and the return obtained from athletes. According to him, Flamengoended up betting big on players who, in his opinion, should deliver more on the field for the price they cost. The former player highlights that, in the club's current scenario, these signings end up generating a false perception of superiority.
“The < a href="https://www.sofascore.com/pt/time/futebol/flamengo/5981" target="_blank">Flamengo made the fans believe that they are the best team in South America. No is”, Zico pointed out, emphasizing that the club, instead of looking for really different players who could make a difference, opted for names that cannot justify the amounts spent. The result of this, according to him, is an imbalance in the cost-benefit ratio and the frustration of fans, who expect above-average performances.
Zenit's striker was a standout in the national team's triumph at Maracanã and generated movement on social media through the Mais Querido's fans
07 Set 2025 | 14:36 |
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Luiz Henrique was one of the standout players in Brazil's victory over Chile at the Maracanã and left a lasting impression. After the match, some Flamengo fans took to social media to call for the Zenit striker to be signed.
Despite the movement, there's no indication that the club is interested in repatriating the player. The protest stems solely from the enthusiasm of fans, impressed by the former Botafogo player's performance.
In 2024, Flamengo attempted to sign Luiz Henrique, who was playing for Real Betis in Spain at the time. Negotiations, however, fell through, and Botafogo ultimately prevailed, securing the striker's return to Brazilian football. At the time, the athlete excelled and won important titles before moving to Russian football.
On social media, comments abounded following the Brazilian national team's victory. " He'll be flying on the right wing for Flamengo next year ," wrote one Rio fan. Another asked, " Would it be crazy to invest in him next year? " The comments demonstrate the fans' desire to see the striker wearing the red-and-black jersey, even without any negotiations underway.
Luiz Henrique's contract with Zenit runs until 2028. His market value is estimated at €25 million (approximately R$159 million). For the Russian team, the striker has made 19 appearances, scoring two goals and providing four assists. Currently, there are no ongoing negotiations involving Flamengo, but Luiz Henrique's name continues to fuel debate and hopes among Flamengo fans.
With the squad strengthened after the window, the commentator sees Mengão as the main candidate to win the Brazilian Championship due to its consistency
07 Set 2025 | 14:35 |
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Former player Vampeta analyzed the Brazilian football scene after the transfer window closed and left no doubt about his prediction: for him, Flamengo is the big favorite to win the Brazilian Championship, ahead of Palmeiras and Cruzeiro .
Vampeta on Flamengo in the Brasileirão: "It's a great Brazilian, for sure!"
According to the five-time world champion, the red-and-black squad is currently the strongest and most qualified in the country. With the signings made under Filipe Luís, the team has achieved a level of consistency that, in the commentator's view, will make it difficult for any other rival to surpass it until the end of the season.
Despite being the favorite in the Brasileirão, Vampeta had a caveat regarding the Copa Libertadores . Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarterfinals, and because it's a knockout round, the former player believes Argentina's tradition could pose risks.
" Anything can happen in knockout games . We saw that Grêmio closed ranks and came away with a draw. But, in points-based competition, Flamengo is the Brazilian champion. They'll definitely win the Brazilian championship!" he said during his appearance on RedCast.
Still on the subject of the continental tournament, he reinforced: "They're the favorites in the Libertadores, but they could fall in two games without playing well . Estudiantes could suddenly mount a defensive standoff. The Argentines are giving their all. If they qualify, they could still face Vélez or Racing, another Argentine team."
Flamengo is seeking its fourth Libertadores title, an unprecedented feat so far, as among the Brazilian teams that have already won three titles, only "Mais Querido," Palmeiras, and São Paulo remain in the competition . Vampeta recalled the rivalry between the clubs and emphasized that São Paulo remains a dangerous contender.
"There are eight champions left. It could be Flamengo, which had fewer titles . Will São Paulo maintain its hegemony of being the first to win more than everyone else? There will be that rush as well. For the Brazilian Championship, I think São Paulo will finish in the top seven. In the Libertadores, São Paulo will surpass LDU. I don't know if Palmeiras will surpass River Plate."
Commentator believes that Mengão was better than Alviverde during the transfer market, which also makes them the favorite to win the Libertadores.
07 Set 2025 | 14:06 |
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Former player Vampeta analyzed the Brazilian football scene after the transfer window closed and left no doubt about his prediction: for him, Flamengo is the big favorite to win the Brazilian Championship , ahead of Palmeiras and Cruzeiro.
Vampeta on Flamengo and Palmeiras' windows: "Flamengo's window, for me, is much more interesting"
Commenting on the investments, Vampeta highlighted that Palmeiras spent around R$700 million, but didn't bring in any names that justified such a figure, with the exception, in his view, of Andreas Pereira . Flamengo , on the other hand, according to him, was more strategic, spending less than half that amount and bolstering its squad with internationally renowned players.
" Flamengo spent half, and you can identify all these players . Samuel Lino has a long history with Atlético Madrid. Emerson Royal played for Tottenham and Milan. Carrascal is called up to the Colombian national team. Saúl played for Atlético and the Spanish national team for many years."
In the former player's view, Flamengo's transfer window was superior: "Flamengo's transfer window, for me, is much more interesting. They brought in top-tier players at lower prices. At Palmeiras, only Andreas Pereira occasionally makes the national team . To be worth R$700 million?!"
Flamengo is seeking its fourth Libertadores title, an unprecedented feat so far, as among the Brazilian teams that have already won three titles, only "Mais Querido," Palmeiras, and São Paulo remain in the competition . Vampeta recalled the rivalry between the clubs and emphasized that São Paulo remains a dangerous contender.
"There are eight champions left. It could be Flamengo, which had fewer titles. Will São Paulo maintain its hegemony of being the first to win more than everyone else? There will be that rush as well. For the Brazilian Championship, I think São Paulo will finish in the top seven. In the Libertadores, São Paulo will surpass LDU. I don't know if Palmeiras will surpass River Plate."
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