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Pedro Receives Turkey Bid as Flamengo Pushes for Extension
Trabzonspor offers four times current salary to striker while Rubro-Negro works to keep its number 9
Flamengo striker Pedro has received a lucrative contract proposal from Turkish club Trabzonspor. As the European side attempts to secure his transfer, Flamengo remains focused on its squad retention plans and upcoming contract renewals.
Flamengo center-forward Pedro has received a substantial financial offer from Turkey's Trabzonspor. The wage package presented to the striker's representatives is four times what the number 9 currently earns with the Rubro-Negro. The Turkish side is backed by heavy investment and recently signed Mohamed Salah, but the Rio club's initial stance is firmly against selling the player for anything below his full release clause.
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Context surrounding contract renewals at Flamengo
The bid arrives at a time when the club is setting its priorities for squad extensions. Currently, defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar is at the front of the line to extend his deal through the end of 2028. Pedro is next in line to negotiate a pay raise and contract extension. For Bernardo, the arrival of this proposal right as the player seeks improved terms is no mere coincidence.
Losing the center-forward would represent a significant sporting setback while the squad competes in both the Copa Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro. In their recent continental fixture—a 2-1 victory over Cruzeiro—Pedro played a decisive role by providing two assists, setting up Arrascaeta and Samuel Lima. In the video above, Bernardo Ramos analyzes the financial weight of the bid, the challenge of finding a suitable replacement on the market, and the overall sporting impact of a potential departure.
Sporting factors and market dynamics
In Bernardo's view, moving to Turkish football would represent a step down in Pedro's career, despite the substantial financial upside. The commentator notes that the striker remains on manager Carlo Ancelotti's national team radar and plays for one of South America's strongest squads. Furthermore, within Turkey, Trabzonspor faces fierce domestic competition from powerhouse clubs such as Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Besiktas.
Because Flamengo cannot match the financial figures tabled by the Turkish side, offering a long-term deal of around five years serves as their primary bargaining chip in contract talks. Should the striker leave via his buyout clause, the squad would need an immediate, high-caliber replacement to lead the attack.
Luiz Henrique's situation with Zenit
Alongside internal squad management, Flamengo remains attentive to the transfer market and is closely tracking developments regarding forward Luiz Henrique. According to reporting from Raíssa Simplício and Gabriel Reis, the player expressed frustration with Zenit's board after being denied a move to Brazilian football.
The Russian club maintains its demand of 35 million euros for an immediate release. The structure explored by Flamengo involved 30 million euros in installments plus 5 million euros tied to performance bonuses and milestones—a framework currently stalled due to the payment terms demanded by the Russian outfit.
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