Journalist reveals ‘secret’ behind Flamengo’s wealth, mentions Filipe Luís | OneFootball

Find out how much Flamengo earned at the end of the 2025 season

In recent years, one of the most frequent questions among anti-Flamengo fans is where the money for the Rubro-Negro comes from. For journalist André Rizek, the answer lies in how the club negotiated, for example, the renewal with the current coach.

— Many people might wonder: ‘Flamengo earns more than R$ 2 billion a year, is full of money, so why play hardball (in the renewal with Filipe Luís)?’ It is precisely because of this -, says Rizek, adding that:

— Flamengo earns more than R$ 2 billion and is so wealthy because in the last 12 years it has treated its finances seriously, not wasting resources, playing hardball in negotiations… It's because of stances like this with Filipe Luís that Fla is where it is, even if it has the funds to pay what the coach wanted -, highlighted the journalist during a SporTV program.

How much did Filipe Luís want?

The saga to renew with the coach dragged on until the end of the year. This was because the agent wanted the coach to be the highest-paid in Brazilian football. Currently, that position belongs to Abel Ferreira, who receives R$ 3 million from Palmeiras. However, the Rubro-Negro stood firm and managed to navigate the situation. The new contract with the coach will be valid until December 2027. With the extension secured, the team leader now begins to plan for 2026.

Does Flamengo intend to spend more?

After renewing with Filipe Luís and signing defender Vitão from Internacional, the Mengão is trying to sign striker Kaio Jorge from Cruzeiro. The first offer from the Most Beloved reached 30 million euros (R$ 196 million at the current exchange rate) for the forward.

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