O Flamengo made five moves for reinforcements last season. It started in December 2022 with the stay of Ayrton Lucas, previously on loan, and ended in June 2023 with the arrival of Agustín Rossi. O ge analyzed all hires. In the analysis, the impact on the field and the investment made were taken into account.
1 of 3 Flamengo signings for 2023 — Photo: Globo Esporte Flamengo signings for 2023 — Photo: Globo Esporte
Just five transactions were enough for investments to reach R$222.6 million. O Flamengo paid for the definitive purchase of Ayrton Lucas, Gerson, Luiz Araújo and Allan. Agustín Rossi was the only reinforcement who arrived free.
Ayrton Lucas’s stay could fall into this category as the full-back had a good year in 2022 and maintained his high level at the start of last season. Furthermore, Ayrton was the player who played the most (64 matches) and had the most minutes on the field (4,893 minutes). There were 7 goals and 12 assists. And a call-up to the Brazilian team.
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Gerson’s return brought a lot of expectations not only due to his identification, but also due to the amount invested (R$92 million). The midfielder, like most of the squad, had ups and downs this year. It was with Sampaoli that he experienced his best phase. Gerson reaffirmed his reputation as a joker and acted in different positions to meet needs. The player was remembered in the Brazilian National Team call-up.
Rossi was hired as a starter, but he arrived at the club at a time when Sampaoli had complete trust in Matheus Cunha. Santos had already lost ground with the Argentine coach. Rossi gained space in Sampaoli’s final stretch and began the sequence as a starter with Tite in command. He conceded just 13 goals in 16 matches.
2 of 3 Rossi celebrates a Flamengo goal against Palmeiras — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF Rossi celebrates a Flamengo goal against Palmeiras — Photo: Thiago Ribeiro/AGIF
Luiz Araújo became a frequent figure at games. With Sampaoli, the winger was used at times, but it was with Tite that he received greater opportunities. Of the 10 starts this year, seven were with the new coach. There were three goals and one assist. Luiz Araújo is an important player in Tite’s scheme, he finished on a high and could start in 2024.
The high expectations that Allan generated among the fans have not yet been met on the field. The midfielder experienced an atypical year of injuries: a stress fracture in his spine while still at Atlético-MG and plantar fasciitis in his left foot and right ankle after arriving at Flamengo. There were only 14 games, only five as a starter. The player hasn’t started yet.
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3 of 3 Luiz Araújo alongside Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel — Photo: Letícia Marques/ge Luiz Araújo alongside Marcos Braz and Bruno Spindel — Photo: Letícia Marques/ge
Along with Allan, the Flamengo managed to make Rossi’s signing official. The goalkeeper, who belonged to Boca Juniors (Argentina), signed a pre-contract in January, but without the Argentines’ release he spent the first half of the year on loan at Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia). Hired for free, the defender only arrived at Rubro-Negro in July.
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2024-01-01 08:00:18
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