David Luiz leaving Flamengo?
David Luiz was linked with a potential transfer to Wiener Austria. The club's sporting director, Manuel Ortlechner, mentioned that contact had been made with the 37-year-old Brazilian during the summer, which was initiated by an agent. Although Luiz was interested in relocating to Vienna, the transfer did not come to fruition, partly due to financial considerations regarding the acquisition of either Luiz or Aleksandar Dragovic, with the latter being selected. Ortlechner had two Zoom meetings with Luiz, during which Luiz conveyed his admiration for Vienna. In the end, Flamengo was unwilling to release Luiz, and as of January 1, 2025, he is without a club.
David Luiz, a 37-year-old experienced central defender, is currently a free agent after leaving Flamengo. Austria Vienna is reportedly interested in signing him.
David Luiz, a 37-year-old experienced central defender, is currently a free agent after leaving Flamengo. Olympiacos is reportedly interested in signing him, aiming to bring him to the team.
David Luiz has been told that his contract, which is about to expire, will not be renewed by Flamengo. The Brazilian club conducted a press conference on Monday to discuss this decision, but the 37-year-old Brazilian defender reportedly learned about this shortly beforehand via the media. Despite feeling disappointed, Luiz expressed gratitude and mentioned that he does not intend to retire. He has yet to decide on his next move and is currently enjoying his vacation, having asked his agent not to contact him for now, as he is possibly considering new opportunities in 2025.
David Luiz's contract with Flamengo was not renewed. He expressed disappointment in finding out about the non-renewal through social media, describing the club's action as 'intentional or amateur'. José Boto, the new director of football at Flamengo, clarified that he only communicates with players' representatives regarding contract renewals or terminations. David Luiz has received some proposals and plans to decide on his future starting January 2025.
David Luiz criticized the new Flamengo board for not informing him directly about his departure, which he learned about through social media. He had a verbal agreement with the previous board for a contract renewal, but the new board decided not to renew his contract. His contract ends on December 31, and his last game was on December 8 against Vitória.
David Luiz's contract with Flamengo will not be renewed, as announced by the club on social media. He expressed disappointment with how the situation was handled, stating that he learned about the non-renewal through Instagram. Despite prior verbal agreements with the previous management for a contract extension, the new management decided not to renew his contract. David Luiz, now a free agent, mentioned he has received some proposals and will decide on his future in January 2025.
Flamengo has decided not to renew the contract of defender David Luiz, which ends at the end of this year. David Luiz, who is currently 37 years old, has been with Flamengo since 2021 and won four titles, including the 2022 CONMEBOL Libertadores against Athletico-PR. The club expressed its gratitude for his dedication, professionalism, and achievements, wishing him success in his future career steps.
David Luiz's contract with Flamengo expires at the end of December, and he is uncertain about staying for the next season. However, he is expected to continue playing elsewhere if he leaves.
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