Bap breaks silence on Plata's Flamengo future amid row, exit rumours | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata has been unable to put together a consistent run under Leonardo Jardim

In recent days, Gonzalo Plata’s situation at Flamengo has drawn attention, and president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, spoke out on the case. This Monday (30), the club president commented on the forward’s future amid exit rumors and controversies involving the player.

— Plata is a Flamengo player, and we have no intention of negotiating him. His situation is discussed and handled by the football department. But we have no intention of negotiating Plata —, he said during the launch event for the documentary Zico: the Samurai of Quintino.

WHAT CONTROVERSIES IS PLATA INVOLVED IN?

Gonzalo Plata is going through an uncertain moment at Flamengo. The forward has been unable to establish a consistent run under Leonardo Jardim and has also been involved in off-field situations that caused a stir and annoyed club officials and fans.

In addition, the Ecuadorian drew even more media attention by removing photos of himself wearing the Flamengo shirt from social media, keeping only images with the Libertadores trophy. Shortly after, Plata unfollowed the club.

Amid all this, Cruzeiro showed interest in signing the number 19. However, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, a source linked to the board said that Flamengo decided not to continue the talks. The forward is under contract with the club until 2029.

DID PLATA ALSO SPEAK OUT?

With the Ecuador national team during the FIFA international window, Plata spoke last Friday (27) about the recent controversies. “Being here with my teammates makes me forget everything that is happening around me, where my club is. So I’m very happy,” said the player.

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