Chilean defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar has received offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia, including Neom, and has also received an inquiry from Monaco in France. Although his contract with Flamengo runs until 2027, a release clause of US$ 4 million became active in this transfer window, which makes his departure possible. Consequently, interested clubs do not need to negotiate with Flamengo and can simply agree terms with the player before paying the clause. Pulgar's priority is to renew with his current club, where he has adapted well, even though he has more financially advantageous offers from abroad. He is willing to accept a lower salary to stay but seeks a salary increase to be in line with other squad members, as at 32 he considers this a potentially final major contract. Flamengo offered a one-year extension last month, which Pulgar found unsatisfactory, leading him to submit a counteroffer. He now awaits the club's response and wants a decision on his future by the end of next week. Pulgar joined Flamengo in July 2022 and has 54 caps and 4 goals for Chile. In the 2025/2026 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A season, he has made 12 appearances and scored 2 goals. His current Transfermarkt market value is €4.50m.