Boto gives update on Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta contract talks at Flamengo | OneFootball

Filipe Luís and Arrascaeta are Flamengo's priorities at the moment

José Boto returned from Portugal after the FIFA Date and prioritized the contract renewals of coach Filipe Luís and midfielder Arrascaeta. The football director of Flamengo commented on the stages of the negotiations and highlighted that there have already been proposals.

— A renewal proposal was made to Filipe Luís. In fact, Filipe is aware that we want to continue with him, at least for another season, or even two. The proposal was made to show the confidence we had in him after the defeat to Central Córdoba. So, this has been some time ago. At that time, he thought he should not respond yet —, said José Boto.

— Last week, in Portugal, I met with his representative to discuss the negotiation. (...) We agreed to keep in touch to see when we will reach an agreement. Filipe did not feel comfortable negotiating his own contract and put the agent to handle it. As the agent is very busy and has a lot of work, he only started talking to me now —, he concluded, in an interview with ‘UOL’ on Monday (15).

WHAT IS THE SITUATION?

Therefore, Filipe Luís has a contract with Flamengo until December of this year, having signed a contract with the red-black team in 2024. On the other hand, Arrascaeta has a contract with the club until December of next year.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the board of Flamengo remains focused on contract extensions, the red-black squad is preparing for the next match. Mengo faces off against Estudiantes (ARG), on Thursday (18), valid for the Copa Libertadores, at Maracanã, at 9:30 pm (Brasília time).

Therefore, Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after Flamengo's match at Maracanã. In addition, Disney+, via streaming, and ESPN, on the closed channel, broadcast the Most Loved's match for the Copa Libertadores.

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