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What is Erick Pulgar’s situation at Flamengo?

Erick Pulgar is one of the players drawing attention at Flamengo in this transfer window. That is because clubs from around the world are ‘keeping an eye on’ the Chilean defensive midfielder. It is no surprise, then, that the red-and-black club’s board has offered the player a contract renewal.

According to ‘GE’, Flamengo offered Pulgar a salary increase, along with a one-year contract extension, moving the end date from late 2027 to late 2028. That is because the Rubro-Negro does not want to lose the midfielder on the market.

However, the offer did not reach the figures that would satisfy Erick Pulgar. As a result, the Chilean made a counteroffer and is awaiting a response from Flamengo’s board.

What is Erick Pulgar’s situation at Flamengo?

Pulgar is 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 wants to sign the Chilean, it only needs to reach an agreement with the player and pay the amount to the Rubro-Negro.

It is worth noting that Flamengo renewed Erick Pulgar’s contract in March 2025, extending the deal until the end of 2027. Before that, the player’s contract with the Most Beloved was only valid until July of this year.

Which teams are monitoring Erick Pulgar’s signing?

Teams from Saudi Arabia and the United States have shown interest in paying the release clause. However, according to reporting by Mônica Alves, from Coluna do Fla, there are no offers on the table for the Chilean midfielder.

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 defensive midfielder has made 159 appearances, with five goals and nine assists, in addition to two Copa do Brasil titles, two Libertadores titles, one Brasileirão, one Supercopa do Brasil, and three Carioca titles.

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