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Flamengo looks for José Boto’s replacement in the market

It’s only a matter of time before José Boto is dismissed from his position as football director at Flamengo. That’s why the club president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, has already started searching for a replacement. Two names are on the radar: one has already declined, but the other has agreed to open negotiations with the Most Beloved.

According to information published by Paparazzo Rubro-Negro, Fábio Luciano said “no” to Flamengo. The former center-back works as a commentator for ESPN channels, recently renewed his contract, and is not considering a change at this moment.

With Fábio Luciano’s refusal, Flamengo has started talks with Edu Gaspar, formerly of the Brazilian National Team, Arsenal (ENG), and currently at Nottingham Forest (ENG). According to ESPN, Bap is already in contact with agent Kia Joorabchian to find out if the former midfielder is interested in working in Brazil. Edu is in the process of leaving the English club and, if he agrees to return to South America, Mengão will intensify its efforts.

IS FLAMENGO REPEATING ITS STRATEGY?

Just as it did when dismissing Filipe Luís, Flamengo will only announce José Boto’s departure after securing an agreement with his replacement. Last Monday (02), Bap received a “yes” from Leonardo Jardim and terminated the contract with the former left-back.

Therefore, if they get the “ok” from Edu Gaspar or another candidate, Boto will be dismissed. After all, the Portuguese director no longer has the right environment to continue working with the current players and staff at Ninho do Urubu. The director’s behavior in several situations, including the dismissal of Filipe Luís, has not been well regarded.

HOW IS FLAMENGO DOING ON THE FIELD?

While things are ‘heating up’ behind the scenes, on the field Flamengo is trying to find peace again. They’ll have the chance this Sunday (08), against Fluminense, in the final of the Campeonato Carioca. The match kicks off at 6 p.m. (Brasília time) at Maracanã, with full coverage by Coluna do Fla.

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