Anthony Valencia arrives in Rio to sign for Flamengo | OneFootball

Anthony Valencia, 23, has arrived in Rio de Janeiro to sign for Flamengo after the sale of Gonzalo Plata to Dinamo Moscow for 12 million euros, according to Coluna Do Fla.

He landed on Sunday night, having travelled direct from Belgium to finalise paperwork. He is expected to complete formalities in the coming days and begin his adaptation to Brazilian football.

Valencia joined Royal Antwerp in 2022 and made 84 appearances, scoring 13 goals. He won the league, the Belgian Cup and the Belgian Super Cup during his time there.

A product of Independiente del Valle’s academy, he lifted the Under-20 Libertadores before moving to Europe. That track record underlines the attacking potential Flamengo are backing.

Plata’s departure prompted a move for a replacement, with Valencia chosen to bolster the forward line. His arrival refreshes the team’s options as the club aim to compete across all fronts this season.

Valencia usually plays wide, tracks back and links play, traits that fit Flamengo’s attacking approach. Adapting to the Brasileirão can take time, though his age should aid the process and the coaching staff are expected to give him space to build rhythm.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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