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Pulgar's Release Clause Will Decrease in the Second Semester

One of the pillars of Flamengo's midfield in recent years, Erick Pulgar will have a contract change that raises an alert for Flamengo fans. According to ‘O Globo’, the release clause for the midfielder to foreign teams will drop to 4 million dollars (R$ 21 million) starting mid-year.

According to the publication, some clubs are already monitoring the situation of the 32-year-old player. Teams from Europe, the United States, and River Plate (ARG) are considering a possible proposal for Erick Pulgar. It is important to highlight that the Chilean has a contract with Flamengo until the end of 2027.

Due to his age, Pulgar will hardly have a market in major European clubs. However, leagues like the North American one often sign players over 30 years old and have the investment power to offer attractive salaries to athletes. On the other hand, the Chilean is adapted to Brazil and is beloved by the fans, which favors his stay.

WHY DID PULGAR'S RELEASE CLAUSE DECREASE?

Pulgar renewed his contract with Flamengo last year. The Chilean had doubts about whether he would stay in Brazil. Therefore, one of the ideas of the Flamengo management to keep the number 5 was to offer a reduction in the release clause and an increase in salary.

HOW IS PULGAR IN 2026?

Starting with Filipe Luís at the beginning of the year, Pulgar maintains the same status with Leonardo Jardim. This is because the midfielder started the matches against Fluminense (Carioca) and Cruzeiro (Brasileirão) as a starter in both games with the Portuguese coach.

In 2026, Pulgar has 12 games and two goals. Due to the sequence, there is an expectation to know whether the midfielder will be rested or not this Saturday (14), when Flamengo visits Botafogo at Engenhão, for the sixth round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 8:30 PM (Brasília time), with streaming broadcast by Prime Video.

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