Manager Leonardo Jardim has opened up about his collaboration with the Flamengo board in the search for new signings, emphasizing the need for specific technical profiles for the squad during this window.
Following a convincing 3-0 victory over Botafogo in the 25th round of the Brazilian Serie A, Flamengo manager Leonardo Jardim provided details on the behind-the-scenes activity in the transfer market. The Rubro-Negro coach explained how his relationship with sporting director José Boto works in structuring the roster.
The club’s strategy aims to replace players who have left Gávea, focusing on versatility and a diversity of characteristics within the squad. While the board works on identifying candidates, the coach remains focused on preparing the team for the decisive part of the season.
The manager’s perspective
The Portuguese manager made it clear that while he collaborates with the club’s leadership, his primary focus is on the tactical performance of the athletes currently available at Ninho do Urubu.
“Two players have left, and the club is looking for the best solutions. I indicate the profile so we don’t end up with players who are all the same in every position. My job is to coach those who are here. It’s not my role to bring in or choose players. Flamengo has people with that responsibility, leaders who guide where the solutions are, and the coach has to train and make the most of what he has,” explained Jardim, as reported by the M360 Team.
Market movements
Flamengo has shown ambition in this transfer window, despite facing early obstacles. After failed attempts for targets like Thiago Almada and Luiz Henrique, the club committed to the strength of its current group—a decision that paid off with their qualification against Cruzeiro in the Libertadores Round of 16.
Now, the focus is on filling specific gaps. The arrival of Anthony Valencia, who landed in Rio de Janeiro from Royal Antwerp, is seen as crucial to covering the departure of Gonzalo Plata to Dynamo Moscow.
Race against time
Behind-the-scenes activity continues, and the current priority is the registration of new athletes. Although the Brazilian transfer window remains open until September 11, Flamengo needs to finalize its paperwork quickly to register new signings for the Copa Libertadores, with the deadline ending next Friday (04).
In addition to Anthony Valencia, the young Joaquín Freitas, the 19-year-old rising star from River Plate, has emerged as a realistic transfer possibility to strengthen the squad managed by Leonardo Jardim. Expectations are for the negotiations to conclude successfully in the coming days.
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