Erick Pulgar signs Flamengo extension until 2029 | OneFootball

Pulgar’s current contract is valid until the end of 2027

Flamengo negotiated the departure of two players in this transfer window: Gonzalo Plata and Wallace Yan. Amid the talks, the Rubro-Negro also took the opportunity to intensify contract renewal talks with Erick Pulgar, Flamengo’s defensive midfielder.

According to information from ‘O Globo’, Flamengo and Pulgar will renew the contract for two more seasons, that is, until the end of 2029. In addition, the Rubro-Negro increased the release clause and gave the Chilean a salary raise.

Why did Flamengo decide to renew Pulgar’s contract?

Pulgar was one of Flamengo’s concerns in this transfer window. That is because, in July, the midfielder’s release clause dropped to 4 million euros (around R$ 23 million). In other words, if a club wanted to sign the Chilean, it only had to reach an agreement with the player and pay the amount to the Rubro-Negro.

What are Pulgar’s numbers at Flamengo?

Erick Pulgar arrived at Flamengo in July 2022, after a spell at Fiorentina (ITA). At the time, Mengão paid 2.8 million euros (R$ 14.96 million) to sign the Chilean.

Since then, the midfielder has made 164 appearances, with six goals and nine assists, in addition to two Copa do Brasil titles, two Libertadores, one Brasileirão, one Supercopa do Brasil, and three Carioca titles.

What is the article author’s opinion on Pulgar?

“I agree with Erick Pulgar’s renewal. The Chilean is a key piece of Leonardo Jardim’s team and, for that reason, needs to stay at Rubro-Negro. Now, however, I hope the player does not ask for another salary raise two years after the contract extension, just as he did this time,” said Davi Esteves, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Pulgar available, Flamengo return to the pitch this Sunday (30), when they face Botafogo. The Rio derby takes place at 4 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã, for the 25th round of the Brazilian Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings all the details about Flamengo in the 2026 season. So, stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (free-to-air TV), GE TV (YouTube), and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Botafogo.

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