Former Flamengo target heads to Brazil, snubs Arab club | OneFootball

Why Did Claudinho 'Escape' from Qatar?

Former target of Flamengo, Claudinho shocked the directors of Al Sadd (QAT) this Friday (13th). This is because the Brazilian left Qatar for Brazil without providing any explanation to the Arab team. The team even released an official statement regarding the midfielder's situation.

What Did Al Sadd Say About Claudinho's Situation?

“In light of some personal circumstances our player Claudinho is going through, he left Qatar with his family yesterday. The club, however, is in contact with him for his return to Doha as soon as possible,” declared Al Sadd on their official accounts.

When Was Flamengo's Last Attempt for Claudinho?

The last time Flamengo attempted to sign Claudinho was in the 2024 season. At that time, then-president Rodolfo Landim even confirmed an agreement with Zenit to sign the midfielder. However, after accepting everything the Rio club proposed, the Russians backed out and decided not to sell the player.

With the failed negotiation for Claudinho, Flamengo signed midfielder ‘Charly’ Alcaraz. The player, at the time, became the most expensive signing in the club's history, costing R$ 110.6 million. However, with few opportunities under Filipe Luís, the athlete was loaned to Everton (ENG), which exercised the option to buy the Argentine.

What Is Flamengo's Current Situation?

Flamengo is focusing its attention on the match against Botafogo on Saturday (14th), for the sixth round of the Brazilian Championship. The match is scheduled for 8:30 PM (Brasília time) at Engenhão.

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