Marcos Braz opens the game and admits Flamengo’s interest in Claudinho

After some speculation that the Flamengo would be right with claudinhoplayer of Zenitfrom Russia, the interest was confirmed by Marcos Braz, vice president of football at the club. In a collective interview, dedicated to the presentation of Luiz Araujothe manager opened the game about the situation of the midfielder, who can reinforce Mengão.

Braz admitted the club’s interest in the player, but made it clear that nothing is finished. “In fact, the interest in Claudinho is real. We did some procedures in terms of talking to the manager, really seeing the size of the appetite, the commitment that the player could make to collaborate, adjust for this signing”, stated.

In addition, the vice-president spoke about the situation of Nicolas De La Cruz, player of river plate who has been negotiating with Flamengo for weeks. “Another negotiation in which Flamengo understands that he is a qualified player to be here, but River Plate sat on top of the player’s fine, which is 16 million euros. Either we go for a negotiation or the player does not come”said the leader.

The way he said it, Marcos Braz hinted that Flamengo does not think it’s fair to pay 16 million euros for the player, considering that this is his contractual fine. If there is no negotiation, the club must seek other names. “If there is any understanding that can be discussed, we will talk. If this is not possible, we look for other alternatives.”said.

Dealing with the right signings, Luiz Araújo, who was presented this Monday, 3rd, and Augustin Rossi these are names that were hired before the opening of the transfer window, but are now arriving to reinforce the squad. Finally, Allanwhich was in Atlético-MGwas announced as a Flamengo player this past weekend.