Varela set to renew with Flamengo, receives special ‘gift’ from Arrascaeta | OneFootball

Flamengo is focused on renewing Varela's contract

Right-back Guillermo Varela has reached the milestone of 100 matches played with the Sacred Mantle. As a tribute, his compatriot Arrascaeta gave him a shirt with the centenary number this Friday (25). The tribute occurs amidst the negotiation of the renewal of the bond between the club and the athlete.

The milestone was set at the Club World Cup 2025, where the Uruguayan was an important piece in the defensive part of Filipe Luís's team. Despite being a right-back, Varela shows versatility, having already played on the left and, at times, in the middle as a defensive midfielder.

Flamengo hired Varela in July 2022, on loan, from Dinamo Moscow (RUS). With 3 goals and 3 assists since he arrived at the Rio team, the Uruguayan shows offensive consistency without giving up defensive commitment. Two of these goals were scored in the Serie A of 2024, and the other, in the Brazil Cup of 2025.

Filipe Luís requested Varela's renewal

Due to his good performances, Flamengo is focused on renewing Varela's contract. This is because, coach Filipe Luís considers the Uruguayan an important piece in Mengo, in addition to seeing great potential in the right-back. Thus, the talks between the parties are already happening and the expectation is that the Rubro-Negro will keep the player until the end of 2027.

What's the next game?

With Varela available, Flamengo faces Atlético-MG next Sunday (27). Thus, the ball rolls at 8:30 pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. As tradition dictates, the Coluna do Fla keeps the supporters rubro-negros informed about every detail of the match valid for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. In addition, Premiere, on pay-per-view shows the game.

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