Flamengo's vice president of football, Kleber Leite, explains:

1. Contrary to what was published on GloboEsporte.com, the news that Flamengo has received any offer from Chelsea for the player Renato Augusto is not true.

2. The meeting scheduled for Tuesday with coach Joel Santana to discuss the Futebol-Fla 2008 project has been postponed to December 3, after the end of the Brazilian championship. This measure aims to focus all attention and energy on securing a spot in the Copa Libertadores.

3. Flamengo is not negotiating with any athlete with a view to the 2008 season.

Rio de Janeiro, November 5, 2007

Kleber Leite\ Vice President of Football\