Flamengo and Botafogo weigh up drastic steps against Dynamo Moscow

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·2 September 2026

Flamengo and Botafogo weigh up drastic steps against Dynamo Moscow

What happened to Gonzalo Plata and Matheus Martins at Dynamo Moscow (RUS)?

Flamengo and Botafogo had players fail medical exams at Dynamo Moscow (RUS). Therefore, the two Rio clubs are now seeking appropriate action against the Russian team. The situation involves forwards Gonzalo Plata and Matheus Martins.

On Flamengo’s side, the club claims that Gonzalo Plata is fit to play normally and has no history of surgeries or injuries during his time with the Rubro-Negro. As a result, the club’s board issued a statement and questioned the criteria used by Dynamo Moscow in the examination.

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SEE FLAMENGO’S STATEMENT:

“Contrary to what has been published on some media platforms, the Medical Department of Clube de Regatas do Flamengo clarifies that: Gonzalo Plata is fit to play high-performance football, had been playing normally for Flamengo and the Ecuadorian national team, and has no history of surgeries, fractures, or any serious chronic condition. For this reason, Flamengo’s Medical Department received with absolute surprise and skepticism the information that the athlete did not meet the medical parameters established by Dynamo Moscow. Flamengo will spare no effort in seeking appropriate compensation 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. May this episode serve as a warning to all Brazilian football. Gonzalo Plata, who has already won the CONMEBOL Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão, Supercopa Rei, and Cariocão with Flamengo, will be welcomed back with open arms to continue his successful journey with the club.”

WHAT DOES FLAMENGO THINK ABOUT GONZALO PLATA’S FUTURE?

With the deal not going through, Flamengo believes it will not part ways with Plata at this moment. Thus, the Ecuadorian will be reintegrated into the squad and will once again be available to Leonardo Jardim for Rubro-Negro matches in the 2026 season.

HOW IS BOTAFOGO HANDLING MATHEUS MARTINS’ FAILED MEDICAL AT DYNAMO MOSCOW?

Botafogo went through a similar situation with forward Matheus Martins. As such, the black-and-white club also says the player is fit to play. In addition, the General Severiano side has already made it clear that it will take all appropriate measures against the Russian club. Among the requests, the Rio team is considering claiming improper use of the forward in Russia.

HOW MUCH WOULD FLAMENGO AND BOTAFOGO HAVE RECEIVED FROM DYNAMO MOSCOW?

Flamengo and Botafogo had large sums involved in the negotiations with Dynamo Moscow. On Mengão’s side, the Russian team would pay around R$ 72 million for the Ecuadorian forward’s transfer. Meanwhile, the General Severiano club would put more than R$ 42 million into its coffers.

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