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Registered in the CBF Daily Information Bulletin, Anthony Valencia looks forward to making his Flamengo debut

Anthony Valencia has officially been registered in the Daily Information Bulletin. The CBF published the name of Flamengo’s new right winger in the BID this Wednesday (02). After undergoing medical exams and completing the final contractual procedures, the registration went through, making him available to Leonardo Jardim.

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HAS FLAMENGO ALREADY ANNOUNCED ANTHONY VALENCIA?

One of the two signings made by Flamengo in the current transfer window, Anthony Valencia arrived in Brazil this Sunday (30). However, the official announcement came this Tuesday (01), after the medical exams were completed and the contract was signed.

Flamengo’s new No. 14 is now training daily with the rest of the squad until he earns his debut in the Sacred Mantle. It is worth remembering that the 23-year-old player already had spells at Royal Antwerp, in Belgium. Therefore, it should not take long for him to reach ideal condition to play for the Rio club.

The Ecuadorian player’s last match took place on August 22, in a 4-4 draw with Genk (BEL). Even though he played only 45 minutes, he scored one goal and hit the post once.

Born on July 21, 2003, in the city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, he came through at Independiente del Valle (ECU). After turning professional, he was signed by Royal Antwerp in 2022. During his time at the Belgian club, he recorded 13 goals and four assists. Anthony Valencia was also part of Ecuador’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

HOW MANY YEARS DID ANTHONY VALENCIA SIGN FOR WITH FLAMENGO?

The agreement sets a five-year deal with Flamengo, valid until 2031. The arrival of the right winger is meant to strengthen the red-and-black squad in this transfer window, and Gonzalo Plata’s departure (sold to Dynamo Moscow, Russia) will now be properly covered.

HOW MUCH WILL FLAMENGO PAY FOR ANTHONY VALENCIA?

To complete the signing, the club paid 5 million euros, approximately R$ 30.08 million, for the full rights. Royal Antwerp secured a 15% sell-on fee in the event of a future transfer.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

“The signing of Anthony Valencia by Flamengo represents an interesting move that differs greatly from the market pattern the club has adopted in recent seasons. While the red-and-black board had been prioritizing the arrival of established players with strong international backgrounds, the arrival of the young Ecuadorian brings a sense of renewal to the profile of the club’s reinforcements.

As he is a young and promising player who has gained experience in Belgian football but is still chasing his technical peak, the club is investing in resale potential and room for development.

Although it is a less obvious move, it is a perfectly valid gamble and one that naturally sparks the curiosity of the fans to see how he will adapt to the weight of the red-and-black shirt and the demands of the Brazilian calendar”, said journalist Mônica Alves.

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