Flamengo Signals Capacity to Spend Up to R$1 Billion on 2026 Reinforcements

Overview

• President Luiz Eduardo Baptista said the club could invest up to R$1 billion on signings next year if deemed necessary by leadership and coaching staff.
• Preliminary accounts reported by Extra indicate 2025 revenue will surpass R$2 billion, boosted by prize money and improved stadium and commercial operations.
• Recruitment priorities for 2026 are reportedly a goalkeeper, a center-back and a marquee striker, alongside an explicit objective to lower the squad’s average age.
• Contract moves are advancing: Agustín Rossi is negotiating a salary increase, Arrascaeta extended to 2028 with a possible 2029 term, and coach Filipe Luís is in renewal talks.
• Bap said he offered a new contract to director José Boto, as sources note roughly R$460 million spent on seven 2025 signings with an estimated commercial surplus near R$50 million.