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Argentine midfielder is on Flamengo’s radar

Thiago Almada is close to Flamengo! As the midfielder did not receive offers from Europe during the World Cup, everything points to the player becoming Rubro-Negro’s new signing in this transfer window. That is because Atlético de Madrid (Spain) is open to transferring the player.

What did Coluna do Fla find out?

At the moment, Flamengo is in advanced talks with Atlético de Madrid, surpassing offers from other clubs. In addition, the agreement with the player’s agent is well on track. So, what is missing for the deal to be completed? Only the desire of the player and his family to return to Rio de Janeiro, combined with the lack of better prospects in Europe.

As Almada was not a standout in the World Cup, it is difficult for major offers to emerge from European football. In contact with journalist Mônica Alves, from Coluna do Fla, a source stated: “The chances of the deal being completed are high”.

How did Almada perform in the World Cup?

It is worth noting that Thiago Almada started the World Cup as a starter for Argentina. However, the midfielder became a substitute in the team coached by Lionel Scaloni during the tournament. After appearing in the starting eleven in the first two matches, the player lost his place in the third game, returned to the starting lineup for one match in the first knockout round and, after that, hardly played.

Last Sunday (19), in fact, Almada did not come off the bench in the final against Spain. It is worth noting that the match went to extra time. In the end, Argentina finished as runners-up after losing 1-0 to the Spanish side.

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What are the next steps in the negotiations?

Now, with the end of the World Cup, Flamengo intends to push forward in negotiations for Thiago Almada. Rubro-Negro tried to talk earlier, but the final stretch of the tournament prevented the talks from continuing. With the player on vacation, the expectation is that Rubro-Negro will close the deal in the coming days.

It is important to mention that Almada has a contract with Atlético de Madrid until June 2030. However, with the club willing to negotiate the player’s transfer, Flamengo will come in strongly in talks to sign the midfielder, who is expected to compete for a spot with Arrascaeta.

It is worth highlighting that the deal is worth around 30 million euros (R$ 174 million). It should be remembered that Atlético de Madrid owns 50% of Almada’s economic rights, while Botafogo/Eagle owns the other half.

Who else is in the race for Thiago Almada?

River Plate (Argentina) submitted an official offer to Atlético de Madrid. However, the Argentine club is struggling to provide financial guarantees, which gives Fla an advantage. That is because Mais Querido currently has greater financial strength.

Finally, it is worth emphasizing that the transfer window opens this Monday (20) and remains open until September 11. Therefore, Flamengo has around two months to convince Atlético de Madrid and Almada to accept the Rubro-Negro project.

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