Braga refuse to sell Sporting target for less than €20m | OneFootball

Flamengo has contacted Braga to inquire about the conditions for signing Rodrigo Zalazar, the Uruguayan midfielder who has been one of the standout names in Portuguese football. Sporting, which is also in the race, knows that the Minho club will not let the player go for less than 20 million euros.

According to journalist Júlio Miguel Neto, the Brazilian club’s officials are in direct contact with the player’s representatives to align expectations and assess his willingness to move to Brazil. The player is highly regarded by Filipe Luís.

The Rio de Janeiro club has been closely following the footballer’s performance this season and wants to see if it is possible to move forward with a concrete offer. The 26-year-old has impressed with his decision-making ability and consistency in high-level matches.

Given the wave of injuries once again affecting the Alvalade club’s squad, the green and whites have had their eye on the player for several months now. In January 2025, he was close to transferring to Zenit, but the transfer fell through due to problems with bank guarantees and financial restrictions on Russia.

In 2025/26, Rodrigo Zalazar – valued at 20 million euros – has scored 13 goals and provided three assists over 28 matches, with 1,917 minutes played. The midfielder was responsible for Braga’s draw against Sporting (1-1) at Alvalade, having scored a penalty in stoppage time.

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