Flamengo’s director of football, José Boto, is considering resigning seven months after taking charge, according to multiple Brazilian media reports. The Portuguese executive has clashed with club president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (known as Bap) over transfer policy, most recently after Bap intervened to block a R$37 million deal for Irish winger Mikey Johnston, citing medical concerns and fan backlash. The disagreement has intensified scrutiny of Boto’s management style and compensation. He earns about R$240,000 more per month than head coach Filipe Luís, and faces internal criticism for his handling of player sales and squad planning. While Boto is said to be dissatisfied with board interference, breaking his contract could cost either side roughly R$2 million in penalties, people familiar with the terms told ge.globo. Bap publicly signalled that he does not intend to dismiss Boto, but the spat has stalled transfer talks ahead of Brazil’s mid-season window and exposed divisions inside the club’s hierarchy. The episode follows separate legal action in which former basketball coach Gustavo de Conti sued Flamengo for more than R$700,000 in unpaid compensation, adding to pressure on the Rio de Janeiro powerhouse’s leadership.