Coluna do Fla
·11 Juni 2026
English club eyes Abel Ferreira, could affect Flamengo in Brasileirão

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·11 Juni 2026

Abel Ferreira continues to be monitored by European clubs in this transfer window following the end of the season. As such, the Palmeiras manager, Flamengo’s main rival, is now a target for Ipswich Town (ENG).
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Abel Ferreira is one of Ipswich Town’s targets to replace Kieran McKenna, who won promotion to the Premier League. However, there has still been no official offer from the English club to the Brazilian side.
In addition to Abel Ferreira of Palmeiras, Ipswich Town are also monitoring the situation of Ruben Amorim, former Manchester United (ENG) manager. The Portuguese coach is currently unemployed after leaving the English club.
Abel Ferreira and Palmeiras have become Flamengo’s main rivals in recent years. That is because the Rubro-Negro side played two Libertadores finals against the São Paulo team, in addition to fierce point-by-point battles for the Brazilian Championship title.
At the moment, Flamengo sit second in the Brazilian Championship, just behind Palmeiras, managed by Abel Ferreira. In addition, both teams are competing in the Copa Libertadores round of 16 and are seen as the main favorites for the title.
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