Striker Pedro, Brazil’s top scorer and called up for the World Cup qualifiers, continues to be one of the big names in Brazilian football, even while recovering from an injury.
In recent days, Flamengo’s center forward turned down an offer from Nottingham Forest in England. Pedro is considered a “talisman” and has become indispensable to Flamengo.
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Pedro, the non-negotiable
Pedro’s situation is not new in the market.
Flamengo has already received approaches from clubs in England, Russia, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, and even Palmeiras, all of which were rejected. According to Rodolfo Landim, president of Flamengo, the only way for a club to acquire Pedro would be by paying the buyout clause stipulated in his contract.
The buyout clause for the Brazilian market is 100 million euros (about R$ 615.58 million), while for foreign clubs it is 60 million euros (approximately R$ 369.35 million).
Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia even offered 30 million euros last year, but Flamengo refused, and Pedro also showed no interest in leaving the club at that time.
Flamengo, which paid 14 million euros to Fiorentina in December 2020 for Pedro’s signing, renewed his contract for three more seasons. The significant investment in the player is one of the reasons why the club is reluctant to negotiate him. With three major competitions at stake – the Brazilian Championship, Copa do Brasil, and Libertadores – Flamengo’s priority is to keep its key players and strengthen the squad, especially considering the need due to injuries.
Pedro’s numbers
In total, there have been 39 direct goal contributions this season – 31 goals and eight assists – establishing him as one of the pillars of the red-and-black team.
