Boca Juniors step up move for midfielder eyed by Flamengo | OneFootball

Which midfielder sounded out by Flamengo could play for Boca Juniors (ARG)?

The transfer window has not opened yet, but Boca Juniors (ARG) is already looking for new signings. It is no surprise, then, that the Argentine side has moved forward in its attempt to sign Thiago Almada, who has already been sounded out by Flamengo.

According to information from the RTI Esporte website, Boca Juniors is in contact with Atlético de Madrid (ESP), which has agreed to negotiate the midfielder in the next transfer window. That is because Thiago Almada is not in Simeone’s plans for next season.

How much did Atlético de Madrid pay for Thiago Almada?

Atlético de Madrid paid around 30 million euros, approximately R$ 194 million, to Olympique Lyon (FRA) to sign Thiago Almada. This season, the midfielder has played 40 matches, with four goals and two assists.

Has Thiago Almada played in Brazilian football?

Yes! Thiago Almada rose to prominence after his spell at Botafogo. That is because the Argentine won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2024. For this reason, Flamengo sounded out the possibility of signing the player in recent transfer windows.

However, Flamengo never made an official offer to sign Thiago Almada. The Rubro-Negro club preferred to sign Lucas Paquetá, who dreamed of wearing the Sacred Jersey again.

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