Flamengo slash debt and edge closer to zero, see the figures | OneFootball

Flamengo updated data last Monday (23)

At the end of 2012, Flamengo's operational debt was approaching R$ 800 million. Currently, the amount is close to being settled. During a meeting of the Deliberative Council on Monday (23), the Rubro-Negro reported that the current figures are R$ 96 million.

Last year, Flamengo ended the year with increasing debt due to the investment related to the purchase of the Gasômetro land for the stadium. Therefore, the club closed 2024 with R$ 346 million in debts. In other words, with the current R$ 96 million deficit, Mengão achieved a significant reduction of R$ 250 million.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S DEBT VALUE IN RECENT YEARS?

2019: R$ 466 million 2020: R$ 585 million 2021: R$ 292 million 2022: R$ 227 million 2023: R$ 48 million 2024: R$ 346 million 2025: R$ 96 million

HOW DID FLAMENGO MANAGE TO REDUCE THE DEBT IN 2025?

Besides being magical on the field with six trophies, the year 2025 was unforgettable financially for Flamengo. After all, the club raised more than R$ 2.1 billion in the season. With player sales and performance-related awards, the club broke the record in Brazilian football.

In recent interviews, Flamengo's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, said that if necessary, he would spend R$ 1 billion so that the team continues winning everything in 2026. However, the club does not plan to make many signings, as the squad evaluation is positive.

WHAT CAN FLAMENGO WIN IN 2026?

If in 2025 Flamengo won the Carioca, Supercup, Brasileirão, Libertadores, Americas Derby, and Challenger Cup, the Rubro-Negro will also pursue other titles in 2026. After all, the club will play the Recopa Sudamericana, the Copa do Brasil and dreams of returning to the Club World Cup final.

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