Braz sends Bap a message on Thiago Almada move, Arrascaeta tribute

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·27 Juli 2026

Braz sends Bap a message on Thiago Almada move, Arrascaeta tribute

What did Marcos Braz, former Flamengo vice president, say?

Marcos Braz was present at the Maracanã this Sunday (26) for Flamengo’s match against São Paulo in the Brasileirão. In a conversation with Coluna do Fla, the former Rubro-Negro vice president of football commented on a few topics, including the signing of Thiago Almada.

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Around the Maracanã before the match, Marcos Braz spoke with Coluna do Fla reporter Rodrigo Lima. When asked about Thiago Almada, the former Flamengo executive was full of praise for the Argentine midfielder and also mentioned Luiz Henrique, who has previously been linked with Mengo.

“An excellent signing. Either him (Thiago Almada) or Luiz Henrique, either one of them, would help this Flamengo squad a lot,” Marcos Braz said in an interview this Sunday (26).

WHAT IS THIAGO ALMADA’S SITUATION?

At the moment, Thiago Almada is Flamengo’s top target in this transfer window. Talks between the Rubro-Negro board and the entourage of the 25-year-old player are still ongoing. According to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, Mengo is optimistic about reaching an agreement, even knowing how difficult this negotiation is.

WHAT DID MARCOS BRAZ SAY ABOUT FLAMENGO’S TRIBUTE?

Still speaking with Coluna do Fla, Marcos Braz also commented on the tribute Flamengo announced for Arrascaeta. Finally, in an announcement in the Maracanã auditorium, Bap stated that the Uruguayan, like Bruno Henrique, will get a bust at Gávea.

– Bap deserves congratulations for this tribute. It’s important to honor a player who is still in the squad, who is still working in Flamengo’s Football Department. As a Rubro-Negro fan and a benemérito member of the club, of which there are very few, I’m very happy. I feel represented by the board for having paid this tribute –, said Marcos Braz.

WHAT DID MARCOS BRAZ SAY ABOUT THE AFFECTION FROM THE FANS?

“This is unique for me. There are lots of executives all over Brazil who have problems after leaving office, and you can see it. I go by myself, with one or two friends, and there are lots of people I meet again from when I was just in the stands. I’m very happy to be living this again.”

WHAT WAS MARCOS BRAZ’S PATH AS A FLAMENGO EXECUTIVE LIKE?

In short, Marcos Braz had two spells as a Flamengo executive. In his first spell, the former vice president of football won the Brasileirão (2009) and the Copa do Brasil (2006).

In his second spell in the board role, Marcos Braz was part of one of the most successful campaigns in Flamengo’s history. In this way, he was the executive in charge of the signings during Mengão’s ‘magical year’ in 2019, when the club won several titles under Jorge Jesus.

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