Arrascaeta hails Gonzalo Plata’s Flamengo return after failed Dynamo Moscow medical | OneFootball

Flamengo will have Gonzalo Plata back after the winger failed medical tests at Dynamo Moscow, ending the move before a contract was signed. Arrascaeta marked the news on X with a heart-eyes emoji, underlining the squad’s affection for the Ecuador international.

The club said in a statement that it rejects suggestions Plata is unfit to play, will pursue appropriate reparations for the disregard and devaluation it says were imposed, and that Plata, who has already won the CONMEBOL Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão, Supercopa Rei and Cariocão with Flamengo, will be welcomed to continue his successful spell.

Plata was available for Ecuador throughout the World Cup and started matches during the tournament, a recent workload that has added to Flamengo’s surprise at the situation.

Before the medical, he bade farewell to team-mates and travelled to Russia on Sunday 30. On arrival he celebrated with supporters and members of the Russian club.

The clubs had agreed a fee of 12 million euros, about R$ 72 million at current rates, but the outcome shifted within days.

Since joining Flamengo, Plata has played 100 games, scoring nine goals and supplying 14 assists.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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