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

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·24 de julho de 2026

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

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

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

As the No. 5 earns one of the lowest salaries among Flamengo’s midfielders, Erick Pulgar’s camp is seeking a pay raise. That is why the player’s representatives have been telling journalists that the midfielder has several offers. In fact, one of the player’s agents told the outlet GE that salary terms have already been agreed with a Saudi Arabian club, though he did not reveal the club’s name.

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TNT Sports Chile also reported that Erick Pulgar is of interest to Monaco, managed by Filipe Luís. However, Coluna do Fla reporter Leo José spoke with officials at 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 roster spot, and the idea is not to use it on a player like the No. 5.

DOES IT TAKE NEGOTIATIONS TO SIGN ERICK PULGAR?

It is important to note that negotiations are not 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, the interested club only needs to agree salary terms with the midfielder and pay Flamengo the amount, and there will be nothing the club can do.

In March last year, Flamengo renewed Pulgar’s contract through 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 departure easier. In a recent interview, football director José Boto said he is not worried about 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 perspective. 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 is spreading that there is a salary agreement with an Arab club, but they are not revealing the name. If there is an agreement, then all they have to do is pay the clause and take him. All this ‘buzz’ encourages Flamengo to seek a new contract renewal with the player, increasing his salary. Now it is up to the board to keep a ‘cool head’ and not be influenced by the information being ‘leaked’ by the Chilean’s agents — opined Pedro Paulo Catonho, a Coluna do Fla journalist.

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