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Defining Filipe Luís' Future Will Help Flamengo Plan Signings for 2026

Currently, Flamengo continues to work behind the scenes after the end of the season to renew the contract of Filipe Luís. Talks are ongoing and now the club faces a decisive week to define the coach's future.

This is because the Flamengo board wants to resolve Filipe Luís' contract renewal by Wednesday (24). The idea is that, after that, they can also move forward with signings for the 2026 season. Unlike previous years, Fla has already indicated that it intends to make significant investments for the start-of-year transfer window.

Thus, defining Filipe Luís' future is fundamental for Flamengo to continue its search for reinforcements. In summary, the coach actively participates in the choices and signings of the Most Beloved.

And what are Flamengo's priorities?

So far, the search for reinforcements for the attacking sector has become even more important because Juninho was transferred to Pumas (MEX). The idea for Flamengo is to find a backup worthy of Pedro, especially since the futures of Everton Cebolinha and Michael are still uncertain.

In addition, Flamengo also intends to go to the market for a goalkeeper, since Matheus Cunha is heading to Cruzeiro. The main target of the red-black board at the moment is goalkeeper Gabriel Brazão, from Santos.

In defense, the need became clear throughout the year, since Filipe Luís has only three experienced center-backs: Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira, and Danilo. Because of this, there is a chance that Flamengo will look for a defender to increase competition for the position.

And what is Filipe Luís' situation?

In short, Flamengo presented a new renewal proposal to Filipe Luís last Tuesday (16), on the eve of the Club World Cup final against PSG (FRA). However, the proposed amounts were still below what the coach expected.

Although an agreement has not yet been reached, the gap between Filipe Luís' demands and Flamengo's offer narrowed in the last conversation. Despite this, the coach, represented by Jorge Mendes, has given his agent carte blanche to seek a positive outcome.

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