Filipe Luís wanted 32-year-old Chilean international Erick Pulgar at Monaco and personally called the midfielder. At that time, the player's release clause was US$ 4 million. This clause had also attracted interest from clubs in the United States and the Middle East, including NEOM SC. The French team did not proceed with the matter because of its project of focusing on young players. It was reported that by September 2026, Pulgar had renewed his contract with Flamengo, a deal that included an increased release clause. The midfielder has 54 caps for Chile. In the 2025/2026 season, he has made 16 appearances and scored 2 goals in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value at €4.50m.