Flamengo planning Erick Pulgar merchandise line, No five figurine among ideas | OneFootball

According to Coluna Do Fla, Flamengo plan to launch an Erick Pulgar merchandise line, with a No five figurine among the ideas. The club’s commercial and marketing teams have opened talks on a project designed to share revenue between club and player.

The plan is at an early stage, so there is no launch date, final product list or pricing. Items are being considered for sale at Maracanã and in Flamengo’s official stores.

Pulgar’s profile and combative style, which have made the 32-year-old an automatic pick in recent seasons, underpin the move. The club also sees room to grow the Chilean’s image and is weighing greater use of him on its digital platforms.

Signed from Fiorentina in 2022 amid some scepticism, he has since become pivotal in Leonardo Jardim’s midfield. Early this month, technical director José Boto cited Pulgar as a reference point when introducing new signings.

Flamengo extended his contract on two September to December 2029, previously due to end in 2027. Ge reports that Shabab Al-Ahli and Al-Jazira, from the United Arab Emirates, offered significantly higher wages, but Pulgar chose to stay in Rio.

By the time of the renewal he had 172 appearances, six goals and nine assists, plus 11 trophies, including two Libertadores, one Brasileirão and one Copa do Brasil.

He has not played for Chile since October 2024 after agreeing with coach Nicolás Córdova to skip recent FIFA windows, both to create chances for youngsters and to prioritise club duty. In August Córdova and selection manager Felipe Correa watched Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Vitória at Maracanã, where Pulgar scored. On 15 September he used social media to deny any issue with Córdova, stressing respect for the coach and calling for more attention on the young call-ups.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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