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Colombian press highlighted Flamengo’s financial power as a key difference-maker

Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (16) to face Independiente Medellín (COL) at the Maracanã in the Copa Libertadores. Ahead of the clash, part of the Colombian press highlighted the strength of the Most Beloved and pointed to finances as a differentiating factor.

“One of the most expensive wage bills on the continent, matching that of some second- or third-tier clubs in Europe,” began the Colombian newspaper ‘El Espectador’ in an article published last Thursday (15).

“Proof of this is the recent signing of Lucas Paquetá for nearly 50 million dollars, coming from West Ham United (ENG) of the English Premier League,” it added. In addition, the outlet said that the Most Beloved is the main economic force in South America.

HOW MUCH DID LUCAS PAQUETÁ COST?

Flamengo announced the signing of Lucas Paquetá on January 28 of this year. The Rubro-Negro side paid 42 million euros (R$ 260 million at the exchange rate at the time) to complete the deal and bring back the midfielder who came through at Ninho do Urubu.

AND FLAMENGO’S STRENGTH?

It is not only economically that Flamengo is the leading powerhouse in South America. That is because the Rubro-Negro side is the current Copa Libertadores champion after defeating Palmeiras in Lima. In addition, it is also the current Brasileirão winner.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS INDEPENDIENTE MEDELLÍN?

Thus, Flamengo takes the field this Thursday (26) to face Independiente Medellín at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. Finally, Coluna do Fla brings all the information, with reports from Léo José and Rock Hudson live from the stadium.

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