Cruzeiro and three others chase Flamengo’s Gonzalo Plata | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata arrived at Flamengo in August of last year

The January transfer window is approaching, and teams, both in Brazil and Europe, have already started planning for the period. Thus, the forward Gonzalo Plata is a target for Cruzeiro and three other clubs in England.

According to the newspaper ‘O Dia’, Gonzalo Plata is also a target for Leeds United (ENG), West Ham (ENG), the team of Lucas Paquetá, and Bournemouth (ENG). The clubs are keeping an eye on the future of the Ecuadorian forward, who has been questioned by some Flamengo fans.

It is worth mentioning that Gonzalo Plata maintained a good relationship with Filipe Luís and received several opportunities since arriving at Flamengo. However, the Ecuadorian's behavior off the field and recurring expulsions have caused concern behind the scenes.

WHAT IS THE CONTEXT OF THE CONCERN WITH GONZALO PLATA?

Gonzalo Plata was expelled three times recently in important games for Flamengo. The Ecuadorian received a red card against Estudiantes (ARG) in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores. Soon after, he was also expelled in the match against Racing (ARG) in the semi-final.

The most recent expulsion of Gonzalo Plata was against São Paulo. On that occasion, with one player down, Flamengo ended up conceding a draw to the São Paulo team. Finally, the Ecuadorian athlete was seen at a party during this troubled period.

WHEN DID GONZALO PLATA ARRIVE AT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo signed Gonzalo Plata in August of last year, when the team reached an agreement with Al Sadd (QAT). At that time, Mengo spent around 23 million reais for the Ecuadorian forward.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Gonzalo Plata unavailable, as he is with the national team, Flamengo takes the field this Saturday (15). The team faces Sport at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Arena de Pernambuco, in a match valid for the 12th round of the Brazilian Championship.

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