Flamengo today: the main news this Monday, 20/07/2026 | OneFootball

Check out the main Flamengo headlines this July 20

Coluna do Fla gathered the main Flamengo news this Monday (20). That is because the sports media has been highlighting important news about Rubro-Negro, which is getting ready to return to the official match calendar this season.

Argentina’s World Cup runner-up ‘delays’ Almada’s response to Flamengo

Thiago Almada is close to Flamengo! As the midfielder did not receive offers from Europe during the World Cup, the player is very likely to become Rubro-Negro’s new signing in this transfer window. That is because Atlético de Madrid (Spain) is open to transferring the player.

What did Coluna do Fla find out?

At the moment, Flamengo is in advanced talks with Atlético de Madrid, outbidding offers from other clubs. In addition, the agreement with the player’s agent is well on track. So, what is still missing for the deal to be completed? Only the player’s and his family’s desire to return to Rio de Janeiro, combined with the lack of better prospects in Europe.

Since Almada was not a standout at the World Cup, it is difficult for major offers to emerge from European football. In contact with Coluna do Fla journalist Mônica Alves, a source stated: “The chances of the deal being finalized are high.”

Jorge Carrascal will be unavailable for Flamengo in the match against Chapecoense

Flamengo is preparing to resume its official match schedule after the end of the World Cup. Although all the called-up players have already returned, Mais Querido is not expected to have everyone available for this Wednesday’s match (22) against Chapecoense.

In short, Jorge Carrascal was the last of the called-up players to report back to Flamengo. Meanwhile, the Colombian will still have to serve a suspension against Chapecoense, as he was sent off against Palmeiras and later punished by the Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD).

International transfer window opens today; Flamengo is looking for 3 reinforcements in the market

The international transfer window for Brazilian clubs officially opens this Monday (20) and is stirring things up behind the scenes at Flamengo. This period allows the registration of players coming from foreign leagues until September 11.

The market picks up pace after the end of the World Cup, allowing squads to be adjusted for the rest of the year. Although the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) opened an extraordinary window between July 9 and 17 for domestic negotiations, the window for players who play outside the country only truly opens now.

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