Pulgar gives 3 reasons to sign a new Flamengo deal | OneFootball

Midfielder celebrated staying at Flamengo, highlighted his family’s support and the affection of the Rubro-Negro fans

Flamengo officially announced Erick Pulgar’s contract renewal this Wednesday (02). After signing a new deal with the club, valid until 2029, the Chilean midfielder opened up and mentioned three reasons for staying: his family’s wishes, his daily work, and the affection of the Rubro-Negro fans.

WHAT DID PULGAR SAY ABOUT THE RENEWAL?

“Honestly, I’m very happy. This is what my family and I wanted. The time I’ve been here, how hard I work, and the perseverance I have have made me the player I am today. And the most important thing is that the fans’ affection is the greatest reward I have,” he said.

Right at the start of his remarks, Pulgar highlighted his own family’s desire for him to continue at Flamengo. Therefore, for the Chilean midfielder, the decision to renew went beyond purely professional matters, and the personal aspect emerged as a decisive factor in his choice to remain at the club.

The player also made a point of valuing the work he has built over the last few years. In this way, Pulgar linked his daily effort to the progress he has made as a player at Flamengo. Even so, his mention of perseverance reinforces the midfielder’s journey of overcoming challenges in Brazilian football.

PULGAR’S DEBUT AND NUMBERS IN THE SACRED SHIRT

It is worth remembering that Pulgar has been at Flamengo since 2022. His debut came on August 28 of that year, in a 1-0 win over Botafogo in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. Since then, the Chilean has played 172 matches wearing the Rubro-Negro shirt.

During that period, the midfielder recorded 107 wins, 39 draws, and 26 losses for Flamengo. In addition, the number 5 has also scored six goals and provided nine assists over those four seasons. At 32 years old, Pulgar has become a regular fixture in the Rubro-Negro squad.

Pulgar has also made 54 appearances and scored four goals for the Chile national team. In addition, the midfielder won the 2016 Copa América with the Chilean national side. In this way, his international experience reinforces the significance of this renewal for Flamengo’s squad.

TITLES WON BY PULGAR WEARING THE FLAMENGO SHIRT

Throughout his time at the club, Pulgar has been part of campaigns that mark Flamengo’s recent history. As a result, the midfielder has collected the following titles:

WHY DID FLAMENGO DECIDE TO RENEW WITH PULGAR AGAIN?

The new agreement ends negotiations that had gained momentum in recent weeks. Pulgar’s previous contract ran until the end of 2027, but he had started to attract interest from abroad. That was because the Chilean’s release clause had dropped to a figure considered “affordable.”

Given the situation, the Rubro-Negro board opened talks to once again adjust the Chilean’s contract. Flamengo had already renewed Pulgar’s deal in March 2025, when it extended his contract until 2027. However, the club returned to the negotiating table a little more than one season later.

IS PULGAR AVAILABLE TO FACE MIRASSOL TODAY?

Erick Pulgar is available for Flamengo this Wednesday (02), when the team faces Mirassol. The match is a rescheduled game from the fourth round of the Brasileirão and kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Brasília time at the Maracanã, with live broadcast on Premiere (pay-per-view).

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will provide full coverage of the match straight from the “Sacred Temple.” Thus, reporters Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson will be at the stadium bringing every detail of the clash. Therefore, fans can find everything from pre-match to post-match directly on Coluna do Fla.

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