Donche “places responsibility” on Filipe Luis

Rodrigo Donche, the candidate backed by Rodolfo Landim, has spoken about Gabigol’s future at Flamengo.

One of the biggest ‘TV’s’ for Flamengo in 2024 is Gabigol’s future. After all, the striker was on the verge of a renewal, talks had calmed down, his stay had been practically ruled out and now the deal could be done with the arrival of Filipe Luis. When asked about his plans if he wins the presidential election, Rodrigo Donche commented that he will speak with the coach before making a decision.

— Let’s talk to Filipe Luis to find out what he wants regarding Gabigol. We have already made him an offer… When I say I will professionalize the football department, it is because I trust the professionals. I, Rodrigo, can’t decide which players to play in Flemish. Those who have to choose are the professionals. Of course, in the end, the president is heard. But the president must respect the work of experts – said Donchi, at the launch of the “UniFla” ticket, at the Jockey Club, in Gávea.

Gabigol is under contract with Flamengo until December of this year. At the end of last season, the two parties practically agreed to renew until 2029, but there was no signing, the club backed down and the situation “froze.” Later, with Tite’s arrival and the striker not being of much use, his departure was seen as a matter of time.

The arrival of Filipe Luis changes the scenario

With only a few minutes to go by then, Gabigol got going again when Filipe Luis came on for Tite. With the former full-back, the striker started against Corinthin the Brazilian Cup, and Bahia for Brazil. Even Vice President of Football Markus Braz, who once considered Gabriel’s story at Florida over, has not ruled out a renewal.

Another chance?

In fact, Gabigol is the favorite to be on the field in Flamengo’s starting lineup on Thursday (17), against Fluminensefor 30^the Round of the Brazilian League. Thus, the ball starts at eight o’clock in the evening (Brasilia time), at the Maracana Stadium. Therefore, Naturally, Colonna de Fla is broadcasting the confrontation live on YouTube.