The numbers were initially released by finance consultant César Grafietti. The blog confirmed the information.
Flamengo expects to start 2025 with R$3.1 million in cash. For comparison purposes, this value was R$138.4 million at the beginning of 2024.
The difference is close to the amount spent on the Gasometer land to build the stadium: R$147 million. Therefore, there is a plan to recover the money by selling captive seats. A revenue of R$147 million is expected from this sale, which will have to be recorded as debt as it is an advance in revenue.
In addition, there are considerable expenses for paying for hires. The cash flow predicts that the difference between what the club has to pay and receive for players in 2025 is negative R$182 million. It is no coincidence that there was a considerable increase in the red-black debt until September 2024.
Even because of this, there is a prediction that Flamengo will have to obtain a positive balance in athlete negotiations next year. The estimated bill is R$8.8 million in positive balance in new negotiations. For comparison purposes, in 2024, the club estimates that it will end the year with a negative R$155 million in the difference between what it has to pay and receive for athletes.
These payments with players will be paid off with the generation of resources as there is an estimated increase in revenue. The forecast is to obtain R$1.166 billion in recurring revenue, that is, without player sales.
Flamengo’s Financial Forecast: A Comedy of Errors?
So, let’s dive into the numbers released by finance consultant César Grafietti. Ah, yes, the word ‘consultant’—the title that says, “I could have gone pro, but here I am, piecing together spreadsheets to make sense of the chaos!”
Now, Flamengo is set to start 2025 with a heady R$3.1 million in cash. Wait a minute—didn’t they have R$138.4 million at the start of 2024? That’s a drop like my self-esteem after a particularly awkward stand-up gig! It makes you wonder if their accountant is also in charge of their social media and has an affinity for dramatic exits.
To illustrate their financial savviness—or lack thereof—this dwindling number is just shy of the R$147 million they splashed out on purchasing the Gasometer land for a shiny new stadium. Future stadium name suggestion: “The House of Debt.” Now, they’re banking on selling captive seats to recover this investment! The plan: rake in R$147 million from seat sales, which they cheekily classify as ‘debt’ because, in financial terms, “I owe you a sandwich” sounds better when couched in jargon.
And oh, did I mention the extravagant party they’re throwing for player payments? Apparently, Flamengo is bracing for a staggering negative cash flow of R$182 million in 2025 just from what they owe versus what they’ll receive from athletes. I mean, either they’ve got a team of incredible players or an even more incredible team of accountants who’ve misplaced the decimal point.
There’s a silver lining, though! Flamengo anticipates a positive balance of R$8.8 million in new athlete negotiations next year. This is a bit of a twist, considering they expect to end 2024 with a whopping negative R$155 million. One could argue they’re really into the drama—a financial soap opera every week!
So, how are they planning to keep the lights on amid these fiscal shenanigans? They project a healthy R$1.166 billion in recurring revenue. Just to clarify, that’s without player sales—basically, the income they’ll make from, you know, *anything else*. That’s like saying you’re not going to pay rent but plan to survive solely on your Netflix subscription and scraps of dignity.
Final Thoughts: Is Flamengo Learning or Just Thriving on Chaos?
In summary, Flamengo appears to be riding a financial roller coaster that, much like a Lee Evans routine, is equal parts hilarious and distressing. With this cash conundrum, can they turn the ship around or will they continue to charm us with their exceptional ability to juggle numbers like a clown at a children’s party? Only time—and the balance sheets—will tell!
So, let’s keep our fingers crossed for Flamengo. Because if they do stick the landing and pull a rabbit out of the hat, they just might teach us all a thing or two about turning a dramatic financial saga into a smash-hit comedy. And who wouldn’t pay to watch that?
The financial figures were first unveiled by renowned finance consultant César Grafietti, whose blog later corroborated this crucial information.
Flamengo anticipates commencing 2025 with a mere R$3.1 million in liquid assets, a stark contrast to the formidable R$138.4 million the club had at the start of 2024.
This staggering decline of nearly R$135.3 million closely mirrors the R$147 million investment made for purchasing the Gasometer land designated for stadium construction. Consequently, Flamengo has devised a strategy to recuperate its invested funds through the sale of captive seats, projecting an impressive revenue of R$147 million from this initiative, which will be categorized as debt due to its nature as an advance in revenue.
Furthermore, Flamengo is grappling with significant expenditures related to player acquisitions. The projected cash flow indicates that the financial gap between the club’s outgoing payments and incoming receipts for players in 2025 will reach a troubling negative R$182 million. This trend has undoubtedly contributed to a notable rise in the club’s red-black debt by September 2024.
In light of these challenges, there is a forecast that Flamengo must achieve a positive balance in athlete transactions for the upcoming year. The anticipated surplus from these dealings is expected to amount to R$8.8 million. In stark contrast, the club projects a disheartening negative R$155 million balance in 2024, stemming from the financial disparity in player payments and receipts.
These player-related expenditures will be offset by the club’s revenue generation, as there is an expected surge in income. The forecast estimates that Flamengo will generate R$1.166 billion in recurring revenue, excluding any profits from player sales.
What are the key financial challenges Flamengo is facing as outlined by César Grafietti in the interview?
**Interview with César Grafietti: Unpacking Flamengo’s Financial Forecast**
**Interviewer**: Welcome, César! Thanks for joining us today to discuss the financial forecast of Flamengo. You recently published some intriguing figures regarding their cash flow. Can you walk us through the major takeaways?
**César Grafietti**: Of course! Flamengo is heading into 2025 with only R$3.1 million in cash, a staggering drop from R$138.4 million at the beginning of 2024. This sharp decline certainly raises eyebrows and leads to some serious questions about their financial management.
**Interviewer**: That’s quite a significant drop! How does this relate to their recent investments, particularly in the Gasometer land for a new stadium?
**César Grafietti**: Exactly. They spent R$147 million on that land, which makes their current cash situation even more concerning. Their plan to recover this cost hinges on selling captive seats, which they intriguingly classify as debt. It’s an unconventional financial strategy, but it seems they’re trying to package it in a way that presents it as a valid revenue stream.
**Interviewer**: It sounds like a high-risk maneuver! What about their player payment structure? How does that affect their financial outlook?
**César Grafietti**: Flamengo anticipates a negative cash flow of R$182 million in 2025 from player payments alone. This suggests they’re heavily investing in talent without a corresponding income stream to balance it out. It’s a risky gamble that could backfire if they don’t see the performance they’re expecting from these players.
**Interviewer**: Interesting. You mentioned there’s a potential positive balance in athlete negotiations for the upcoming year. Can you elaborate on that?
**César Grafietti**: Yes! Flamengo is projecting a positive balance of R$8.8 million in new player negotiations. This is a silver lining against the backdrop of their negative expected balance of R$155 million in 2024. It indicates they might be pivoting toward making smarter financial decisions regarding new talent.
**Interviewer**: What about their overall revenue stream? How are they planning to stay afloat in the midst of these financial challenges?
**César Grafietti**: They’re forecasting R$1.166 billion in recurring revenue, excluding player sales. This revenue will come from various sources, including merchandising, broadcasting rights, and matchday income. However, relying only on non-player related revenue during such a tumultuous time could be precarious.
**Interviewer**: So, are Flamengo’s current financial decisions paving the way for a learning curve, or are they trapped in a cycle of chaos?
**César Grafietti**: Honestly, it’s a bit of both. They are navigating a financial roller coaster, balancing on the brink of a comedic financial soap opera. If they can strategically improve their cash flow while simultaneously enhancing player performance, they may just turn this drama into a success story.
**Interviewer**: It certainly sounds like a fascinating situation to observe! Thanks for your insights, César. We’ll all be watching closely to see how Flamengo maneuvers through this financial maze!
**César Grafietti**: My pleasure! Let’s hope for their sake—and their fans’—that they can pull a rabbit out of the hat!
