Flamengo has released their first quarter financial statement for 2024, detailing a robust strategy in the player transfer market. The club anticipates a total of R$284.1 million in expenses for player acquisitions through 2027, with R$122.3 million due in the next 12 months.
READ MORE
++ How was Gabigol’s return to Flamengo after suspension
++ Flamengo’s Gabigol cleared to play, returns in time for Copa do Brasil match
++ Tite justifies rotating Flamengo squad using Guardiola’s words
Despite these figures, Flamengo expects to receive R$149.3 million within the same period, achieving a positive balance.
Significant expenses for Flamengo include:
- Matías Viña: R$43.7 million paid to Roma.
- Everton Cebolinha: R$34.8 million paid to Benfica.
- Léo Ortiz: R$25.6 million paid to Bragantino.
- Ayrton Lucas: R$14.3 million paid to Spartak Moscow.
- Luiz Araújo: R$25.3 million paid to Atlanta United.
Projected income from transfers for Flamengo includes:
- Matheus França: R$59.35 million from Crystal Palace, payable by August 2026.
- João Gomes: R$41.05 million from Wolverhampton, payable by January 31, 2025.
- Vinícius Souza and his sale to Sheffield United: R$20.65 million from Lommel SK, payable by August 2026.
- Matheuzinho: R$17.45 million from Corinthians, payable by August 2025.
- Otávio and his sale to Porto: R$14.45 million from Famalicão, payable by February 2025.
The club’s strategy includes a strong focus on balancing these transactions to maintain financial stability without the immediate need for further player sales or loans.
Remembering Zagallo
Sambafoot Series launched a new documentary about the football legend Zagallo. Known as ‘Velho Lobo‘ and as superstitious as it gets, Zagallo helped shape what Brazilian football is nowadays — as a player and as a coach.
The first three episodes are available on Sambafoot’s Youtube channel. Stay tuned for the upcoming releases as we keep telling this legend’s life story.
