Rio de Janeiro arguably would have been immersed in the “Carnival” festivities in recent days, however, as the sun sets over one of the world’s biggest parties, the Brazilian soccer season continues to advance in its early stages, sparking what will be word of mouth. Series A, irrigation crusade in 2024.
Brazil’s domestic leagues will last until the start of Serie A in April. State leagues like Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo are an opportunity for regional teams to take on the big boys, while the biggest names can take advantage of the state championship era to prepare for the bigger events that lie ahead.
Players like Flamengo or Palmeiras can take advantage of the state league to welcome some of their new signings ahead of the Serie A season, and this year there are plenty to talk about. That’s not to say that the biggest teams are looking to win their respective domestic divisions, but it has to be said that their priority is to focus their attention on Serie A.
Botafogo arguably would have suppressed the league last year, but will bounce back with a more potent name challenge in 2024. This would possibly have been well illustrated by the recent signing of Luiz Henrique.
Botafogo boss John Textor broke the bank to bring Henrique back to Brazil for more than $17 million, with eventual additions taking the move in total to more than $20 million. This would constitute the largest moving payment ever paid through a Brazilian club.
It should be noted that Botafogo is part of the same ownership organization as Crystal Palace and Olympique Lyonnais (Eagle Football Holdings). Therefore, the cynical view would suggest that this move is part of a wider plan to send Henrique between clubs without adding anything. demanding monetary fair play situations.
Whether or not the winger will sign for one of Textor’s European clubs this summer is a mystery at the moment. Henrique, who scored just one goal in 30 league games for Real Betis last season, will have to worry about his own form at the moment and will be looking for Botafogo to get off to a smart start in Serie A in April.
Botafogo broke tactics with Diego Costa in January. A well-known call thanks to his successful seasons with Chelsea and Atletico Madrid in Europe; The striker has gone on to call him a contender; Gremio de Porto Alegre.
Grêmio hopes Costa can update outgoing superstar Luis Suarez, but the numbers suggest otherwise. Last year, Costa scored just 3 goals in 15 games for Botafogo in all competitions, while Suarez scored an impressive 29 in 54 for the second-placed team.
Grêmio also signed talented Venezuelan winger Yeferson Soteldo, who played a key role for his national team in their incredibly brilliant start to qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Soteldo is a sensitive winger who has been an important partner at the club, but who does not lack quality. He was relegated with Santos last season, in the past he had been runner-up in Brazil and runner-up in the Copa Libertadores with the prominent club. If it can mirror its recent overseas form in 2024, then it will. Be a smart signing.
Venezuela’s Yeferson Soteldo gestures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Peru and Peru. [ ] and Venezuela
Douglas Costa, who won 3 league titles with Juventus in Italy and 3 more with Bayern Munich in Germany, has signed for Copa Libertadores champions Fluminense. The winger was at the end of his contract with MLS’s LA Galaxy and opted to return to Brazil. It’s another big decision to join Brazil’s Serie A, but that doesn’t translate into a huge impact on the pitch.
Finally, Brazilian giants Flos angelesmengo wish they had closed the most productive signing of the South American summer. They spent more than $15 million on Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas de los Angeles Cruz.
The winner of the 2018 Copa Libertadores was at River Plate until January; Last year he was proclaimed Argentine champion and was voted player of the season in the league. Since then, he has been a pillar in the midfield of his national team, under the orders of legendary coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Nicolas de los angeles Cruz de Flos angelesmengo watches a 2024 Campeonato Carioca match between Vasco Da Gama Array. [ ] and Flos angelesmengo at the Maracanã Stadium on February 4, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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