Striker Pedro spoke on social networks after not being related against São Paulo and then criticized by coach Filipe Luís at a news conference. But what did the player said? Will he leave Flamengo? Sporting News shows.
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What did Peter say about the controversy?
On the afternoon of Monday (14/07), Pedro posted a statement on social networks talking about the recent controversies in Flamengo. The striker assumed that he was below last week in training, and was upset with the board, especially for the leakage of a possible value for his sale.
Pedro also points out that he was upset by the explanation that was exposed by his removal. According to him, it was ‘above the tone and disrespectful’. Finally, he said he is focused on the next game and did not confirm that he intends to leave the red-black.
See Pedro’s statement:
“Once clarified internally, I come to public to talk to Flamengo fans, to which I have greater respect and gratitude, about the facts that have happened in recent days.
It is undeniable that I felt devalued and exposed after a “member” of the club’s football department put me for sale and discarded for the season sequence. Builds my career in Flamengo with a lot of struggle and dedication. I fought for my place since the first day. I won important titles and a place in history. Expected more respect.
Clearly that this fact made me lower the yield in everyday life. I have no vanity and I assume that over the past week my performance was below my companions. That’s why I was not related.
The explanation not to be related was simple and clear, but the way that was exposed publicly was above the tone and disrespectful.
To my companions, all enlightened and talked about. Internally.
Wednesday has mengão on the field and nothing else matters.
Red-black greetings! “
Pedro manifested himself through social networks about his situation in Flamengo. pic.twitter.com/0WQDBKH6uz
– Venê Casagrande (@venecaSagrande) July 14, 2025
Criticism from Filipe Luís
In a press conference, Filipe went straight to talk about the player’s posture. According to him, Pedro had a week of training below expectations and also showed attitudes that disrespect the principles established by both the coaching staff and the cast.
– Pedro’s behavior this week was unfortunate, it was to the point of being almost ridiculous. He has personal issues with the club, this is visible, but this week he has exceeded an important limit to us, which is the commitment to training. He missed respect, ”said Filipe.
The coach also revealed that the center forward had been performing unsatisfactory performance since the Club World Cup dispute in the United States. In recent days, Pedro left an activity in the vulture nest before the end, which further aggravated the situation.
“I hope he reflects, apologize to his colleagues and becomes Pedro that everyone knows.” Because this posture is not just a disrespect with his companions, but with himself. An athlete who wants to play a World Cup cannot afford to dedicate herself in training. It was also a lack of consideration with the fans, who expect their best version, and with the club, which fulfills their commitments to him – added.
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Pedro: Contract time, salary and market value
Currently 28 years old, Pedro has a contract with Flamengo until December 2027. The player’s salary is $ 1.1 million per month.
The “Transfermarkt” site, expert in ball market numbers, evaluates Pedro at 22 million euros (R $ 143 million).
Pedro: number of games, goals and assists in 2025
Pedro spent seven months without playing after severe left knee injury, having returned to the fields in April. Since then, he has played 17 matches, eight of them as a starter, scoring five goals and giving three assists.
