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The discussion also expands into the economic side of football. Clubs like Flamengo, while traditionally heavy spenders, are now taking steps to maintain financial stability, putting pressure on their ability to attract top talent. The mention of BAP's effort to "rebalance the budget" at Flamengo brings to light the tension between financial pragmatism and the necessity of maintaining winning momentum.
Moreover, the scrutiny on Palmeiras’ transfer policies hinges on the valuations of players like Paulinho and Andreas Pereira. While experts see potential in these players, the significant financial outlay raises cautionary flags regarding the sustainability of such investments tempered by performance guarantees.