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Flamengo Hasn't Given Up on Forward and Is Likely to Try Again Mid-Year

It's no secret that Flamengo is looking for a forward to compete with Pedro. The name of the player who is Filipe Luís's 'dream' was revealed this Wednesday (04): it's Richarlison from Tottenham (ENG). However, the athlete was not excited about the approach.

Flamengo attempted to sign Richarlison in the last transfer window, but the player chose to stay in Europe. Despite the refusal, the 'Pigeon' remains in the plans, and the Rubro-Negro intends to make a new attempt for the forward mid-year.

Richarlison and Filipe Luís played together and even won the 2019 Copa América at Maracanã with the Brazilian National Team. However, on the eve of the World Cup, the 'Pigeon' preferred not to take the risk. The forward dreams of another World Cup, after playing in the 2022 tournament.

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The forward is not the first player in the position to reject Flamengo to stay in Europe. Mengão even reached an agreement with Fiorentina (ITA) for Lucas Beltrán, but the athlete chose to go to Valencia (ESP). Additionally, the Rubro-Negro got close to a deal with Lazio (ITA) for Taty Castellanos, but the player preferred West Ham (ENG).

WHO HAS BEEN PLAYING IN FLAMENGO'S ATTACK?

Without Richarlison, Flamengo continues improvising in the attack. This Wednesday (04), in the 1-1 draw with Internacional, the Rubro-Negro had Bruno Henrique in the role of number 9. However, the number 27 did not deliver, and Pedro came on at halftime but couldn't lead the Most Beloved to victory.

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