Bap reveals crucial reason to ‘halt’ Flamengo stadium build | OneFootball

What did Luiz Eduardo Baptista say about the construction of Flamengo’s stadium?

Flamengo’s stadium is always a topic that fans follow closely. In an interview released this Friday (27), Luiz Eduardo Baptista (BAP) explained why construction of Mengão’s own arena has not started yet.

— Flamengo has money, but it is not unlimited. People say Flamengo brings in R$ 2.2 billion, but we do not make that amount in profit. Revenue is different from what is actually left over. Last year, R$ 364 million was left over, which is a lot of money for any club in Brazil, but it does not cover 70% of the interest on that capital in the year of the stadium —, he said, before concluding:

— Flamengo has a lot of money by the standards of football clubs in Brazil, but not enough to build a stadium of the size the club and the fans want. It is a matter of the stage and moment we are in right now. To build the stadium, I would have to give up other things —, Bap concluded in an interview with ‘Mengocast’.

HOW DID THE PROCESS OF BUYING THE LAND FOR FLAMENGO’S STADIUM GO?

It is important to point out that the first step toward making the dream a reality was taken during Rodolfo Landim’s administration, which completed the purchase of the Gasômetro site. However, as soon as he took over the club, Bap made it clear that this was not one of his priorities.

In addition to the high costs of building the stadium, Bap assessed that the project left by the previous administration did not match reality. Therefore, Flamengo’s current president ordered a new study to determine how to begin the red-and-black club’s sports venue.

WHEN WILL CONSTRUCTION OF FLAMENGO’S STADIUM BEGIN?

Because of this ‘brake,’ the start of construction on Flamengo’s stadium at Gasômetro, in Rio de Janeiro’s Port Zone, has no set date. As a result, the initial forecast made by Rodolfo Landim’s administration for the arena to open in 2027 is no longer expected to happen.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Flamengo’s stadium remains on paper, the red-and-black squad continues preparing for the next commitments of the season. Next Thursday (02), Mengão faces Red Bull Bragantino in the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

The ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) in Bragança Paulista. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match on YouTube, as well as on its website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

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