Offers for Pulgar: his camp's ploy to boost his worth at Flamengo

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·24 Juli 2026

Offers for Pulgar: his camp's ploy to boost his worth at Flamengo

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Pulgar has no offers

In recent days, the name of Erick Pulgar has been linked to clubs in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and even Monaco (France), managed by Filipe Luís. However, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla journalist Mônica Alves, there are no offers on the table for the Chilean midfielder.

As the No. 5 is one of the lowest-paid midfielders at Flamengo, Erick Pulgar’s camp is seeking a salary increase. Because of that, the player’s representatives have been telling journalists that the midfielder has several offers. In fact, one of the player’s agents told GE that there is already a salary agreement with a Saudi Arabian club, but did not reveal the club’s name.

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Meanwhile, TNT Sports Chile reported that Erick Pulgar is of interest to Monaco, managed by Filipe Luís. However, Coluna do Fla reporter Leo José spoke with officials from the French club, who denied any such possibility. That is because the team intends to sign young players, and the 32-year-old Chilean does not fit the profile the Europeans are looking for. In addition, the squad has only one remaining non-EU spot, and the idea is not to use it on a player like the No. 5.

DOES IT TAKE NEGOTIATION TO SIGN ERICK PULGAR?

It is important to note that no negotiation is necessary to sign Pulgar. After all, the midfielder has a release clause of 4 million euros (around R$23 million), a figure considered low in the market. So all an interested club has to do is agree personal terms with the midfielder and pay the amount to Flamengo, and there will be nothing the club can do.

In March last year, Flamengo renewed Pulgar’s contract until December 2027. One of the conditions imposed by the midfielder was a reduction in the release clause, which dropped to 4 million euros in June 2026 to make a possible exit easier. In a recent interview, football director José Boto said he is not afraid of losing one of Leonardo Jardim’s starters.

— It depends on what low means to you. It depends on whether 5 or 6 million euros is little money for a 32- or 33-year-old player. It depends a lot on your point of view. But we are aware of it, we have already spoken with the player, and the player is happy here. We are not afraid of losing him — Boto told ESPN.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Monaco strongly denies having any interest in Pulgar. His camp says it has a salary agreement with an Arab club, but does not reveal the name. If there is an agreement, then all they have to do is pay the release clause and take him. All this buzz encourages Flamengo to seek a new renewal with the player, increasing his salary. Now it is up to the board to keep a cool head and not feel influenced by the information being “leaked” by the Chilean’s agents — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

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