Flamengo and Rafinha
By Flamengo Regatta Club - inIn view of the news regarding the conversations between the Club and the player Rafinha, Flamengo clarifies that:
1 - Rafinha, besides being an excellent player and one of the people responsible for the unforgettable 2019 and early 2020 seasons, is one of those people we would all like to have in our team. His departure from the squad last year was due solely to the excellent offer he received from abroad;
2 - When the player decided to return to Brazil, after terminating his contract in Europe, our football department entered into talks with his agents, seeking to understand what the player intended to do and what his possible salary expectations would be in the event of a return to Flamengo;
3 - While these negotiations were taking place, Flamengo carried out an internal survey on the financial availability for this investment;
4 - Due to the worsening pandemic and the resulting financial uncertainties, a potential signing of the player, despite being the entire board's desire, proved unfeasible. Any such investment, at this time, would not be consistent with the financial responsibility that has always underpinned the current club administration.
Therefore, it was with regret that we informed the player and his representatives that, despite the efforts of everyone involved in facilitating Rafinha's return to Flamengo, we would not continue with negotiations to close the deal.
The player's consistently positive and enthusiastic attitude remains a testament to his continued positive attitude. Unfortunately, the pandemic and its repercussions prevented this anticipated return.
Red and black greetings.