Flamengo has shown interest in acquiring Marco Verratti, according to reports from Calciomercato. Verratti is expected to be available on a free transfer in the summer of 2025, though it is anticipated that he might need to accept a salary reduction for the move to materialize. Currently playing for Al-Arabi in Qatar, the Italian midfielder's contract is set to expire on June 30, 2025, which could allow clubs like Flamengo to sign him without incurring a transfer fee. Despite earning approximately 30 million euros a year, it is believed that a return to Europe or a move to Brazil would necessitate a decrease in his wage expectations. Furthermore, interest from clubs in the Premier League, Liga, and Corinthians has been reported, indicating that competition for his signature could be fierce.