Almada signing: José Boto updates talks over Flamengo move | OneFootball

How are Flamengo’s negotiations for Thiago Almada going?

Flamengo continue to make progress in talks to sign Thiago Almada, an attacking midfielder from Atlético de Madrid (Spain), in this transfer window. Flamengo’s football director, José Boto, gave an update on the status of the negotiations with the Argentine and denied any kind of agreement with the player.

— It is true that we are interested in Thiago and that we are in talks with him. Nothing is finalized, the player has not said yes yet. If he comes, he will come on the terms we want; we do not have an oil well to spend money that does not exist. We are working on it -, he said, before adding:

— Right now, there is no agreement with him. He is an excellent player who, unfortunately for us, has other clubs interested in him as well. But I am confident things can move forward. However, it is not true that we have his yes, that there is an agreement—none of that is true -, Boto concluded in an interview with ‘Paparazzo Rubro-Negro’.

What is still missing for Flamengo to reach an agreement with Thiago Almada?

In an exclusive interview with reporter Leo José from Coluna do Fla, José Boto revealed that Atlético de Madrid want to sell Thiago Almada. In other words, all Rubro-Negro need is the midfielder’s approval to complete the deal.

How many years would Thiago Almada sign with Flamengo for?

Amid Flamengo’s negotiations, rumors emerged in the Argentine press that Rubro-Negro would sign Thiago Almada to a three-year contract. However, José Boto denied the reports and said the negotiations have not advanced that far yet.

What is Coluna do Fla’s information on Thiago Almada’s situation?

According to Coluna do Fla journalist Mônica Alves, there is a lot of optimism behind the scenes: “The chances of the deal being completed are high,” said a source from the Rio club. That is because Flamengo are in advanced negotiations with Atlético de Madrid, surpassing River Plate’s (Argentina) offer. In addition, the agreement with the player’s agent is well aligned.

So far, the deal is valued at around 30 million euros (R$ 174 million). It is worth remembering that Atlético de Madrid own 50% of Thiago Almada’s economic rights, while Botafogo, managed by Eagle, own the other half.

Do other clubs want to sign Thiago Almada?

It is worth noting that River Plate (Argentina) submitted an official offer to Atlético de Madrid. However, the Argentine club is facing difficulties in providing financial guarantees, which has given Fla an advantage in the negotiations. That is because Mais Querido has greater financial strength.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While continuing talks to sign Thiago Almada, Flamengo return to the pitch this Wednesday (22) to face Chapecoense in the 19th round of the Brasileirão. The match will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Arena Condá, in Santa Catarina.

As usual, Coluna do Fla brings you all the details of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, social media, and YouTube. In addition, Globo (subscription channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the match against Chapecoense.

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