Flamengo and Palmeiras monitor Thiago Almada, ex-Botafogo | OneFootball

Thiago Almada is currently at Atlético de Madrid (ESP)

River Plate (ARG) is in talks to sign midfielder Thiago Almada, who is currently at Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Even so, Flamengo and Palmeiras are monitoring the situation in the negotiations between the teams.

The two Brazilian clubs have already looked into Thiago Almada’s situation in recent months. Therefore, they understand that any opening for negotiations could turn the former Botafogo midfielder into a market opportunity. The information comes from RTI Esportes.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT SITUATION?

The main interested party at the moment is River Plate. As a result, the Buenos Aires club initially tried a loan deal with an option to buy, but received a negative response from Atlético de Madrid.

Atlético de Madrid is therefore working with a specific formula to complete the player’s departure. The idea is to receive 19 million euros (R$ 111.8 million at the current exchange rate) for part of the player’s economic rights. In addition, the Spanish club intends to retain 50% of Thiago Almada.

It is worth mentioning that Thiago Almada played for Botafogo, where he won the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores. After that spell, the Argentine midfielder moved to Lyon (FRA) and later to Atlético de Madrid.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S CURRENT SITUATION?

Lastly, Flamengo is monitoring the market. That is because the Rubro-Negro side intends to strengthen the squad for the remainder of the season. At this moment, Jorge Carrascal could be sold, which would open up a spot in the club’s midfield.

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