Dynamo Moscow hide from Flamengo why Plata was rejected

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·2 September 2026

Dynamo Moscow hide from Flamengo why Plata was rejected

Reporter Léo José found out that a Russian club called José Boto, but avoided sending documentation about the medical exam

Dynamo Moscow (RUS) is hiding from Flamengo the reason for Gonzalo Plata’s failed medical. The information comes from reporting by Coluna do Fla journalist Léo José. Therefore, the Russian team only called Rubro-Negro to inform them they were pulling out of the signing, but without giving any explanation.

How Flamengo was informed of the turnaround

The Russian team called José Boto and informed him about the sudden turn in the deal. However, no documentation has reached Flamengo so far. As a result, Rubro-Negro has remained without access to the reports that supported the decision.

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Before the trip, Gonzalo Plata said goodbye to his teammates at Ninho do Urubu. Then, the forward celebrated with members of the Russian club upon arriving in the country. After that, the Ecuadorian underwent the medical exams that resulted in the announced failure.

Flamengo’s position

Gonzalo Plata is fit to play high-performance football, had been playing normally for Flamengo and the Ecuador national team, and has no history of surgeries, fractures, or any serious chronic problem. Flamengo will spare no effort in seeking the appropriate reparations in light of the neglect and devaluation imposed on the club and its player. What Flamengo and Botafogo experienced this Tuesday is the result of the amateurism and irresponsibility shown by Dynamo Moscow in the outcome of the negotiations. Let this episode serve as a warning to all of Brazilian football,” said an excerpt from the statement published by Flamengo

Flamengo promises appropriate action against the Russian club

The deal between Flamengo and Dynamo Moscow had been agreed at 12 million euros (around R$72 million at the current exchange rate). In addition, Plata seemed excited about changing clubs, since he would have received a salary increase in Russia.

Botafogo faces similar situation with Matheus Martins

Dynamo Moscow did the same with Matheus Martins, a Botafogo forward. Thus, the Russian team also withheld the reasons for the failed medical from the Rio club. In other words, the team from General Severiano missed out on making R$42 million from the sale

The author’s opinion on Dynamo’s silence in the Plata case

Besides Dynamo, Plata is also staying silent. He usually communicates a lot on his own Instagram profile, but I think the blow was a big one. I want to see how he will overcome this cheap shot,” said João Vítor Reis, from Coluna do Fla.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.