Erick Pulgar accepts Flamengo's renewed contract offer through 2028
Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
At a glance
- Flamengo has reached an agreement to renew midfielder Erick Pulgar's contract until 2028.
- The Chilean player accepted the club's latest counteroffer, which includes an increased release clause.
- This agreement ends speculation about Pulgar's future, as he was sought by clubs from Saudi Arabia.
Brazilian club Flamengo has successfully negotiated a contract extension with Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar, securing his services until 2028. The agreement follows intensified negotiations and the club's final counteroffer, which Pulgar has accepted.
While the new contract may not meet all of Pulgar's initial salary demands, Flamengo made adjustments that satisfied the player. The club and Pulgar are now in the process of exchanging contract documentation for the final signing. This resolution puts an end to a period of uncertainty surrounding the midfielder's future.
Pulgar, who joined Flamengo in July 2022, has been a significant contributor, playing 164 matches, scoring six goals, and providing nine assists. He has also been part of ten title-winning teams, including two Copa Libertadores victories. His previous contract was set to expire in December 2027, and his release clause, reportedly around $4 million, was considered low by many.
Several clubs, particularly from Saudi Arabia, had shown interest in acquiring Pulgar, with NEOM SC being a notable suitor. The extension ensures that Flamengo retains a key player while also increasing his release clause, providing greater financial protection for the club.
Even without reaching the figures requested by the player, Flamengo adjusted his salary and Pulgar accepted. Now, the club and the player are exchanging the documentation of the new contract so that it can be signed.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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