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After negotiations with Dynamo Moscow (RUS) collapse, Ecuadorian joins the squad before Libertadores trip

Gonzalo Plata remains at Flamengo after failing Dynamo Moscow’s (RUS) medical exams. As a result, the Ecuadorian forward already has a set date and time to join the Rubro-Negro delegation in Belém. From there, the group heads straight to Ecuador, where they will face Independiente del Valle (ECU) in the Libertadores quarterfinals.

According to reporting by Rock Hudson, Coluna do Fla reporter, Plata leaves Rio de Janeiro at 10:45 p.m. (Brasília time) this Sunday (06). The forward arrives in Belém at 2:15 a.m. (Brasília time) this Monday (07). The Rubro-Negro delegation will then train in the capital of Pará before traveling on to Quito. Flamengo will face Independiente del Valle on Thursday (10) at Estádio Olímpico Atahualpa.

LOOK BACK AT PLATA’S SAGA WITH DYNAMO MOSCOW

Plata came very close to becoming a Dynamo Moscow player. On August 30, the forward traveled to Russia to undergo medical exams and sign with the new club. However, at that stage, the Russian team ‘blocked’ the signing and claimed he had patellar tendon tendinopathy.

After learning of the situation, Flamengo did not agree with Dynamo Moscow’s diagnosis of Plata. According to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, Rubro-Negro has medical reports on the Ecuadorian’s physical condition. The internal documents therefore do not indicate any clinical or physical injury in Plata.

AL WASL ENTERED THE RACE FOR PLATA

After what happened, Plata went through a period of uncertainty about the next step in his career. Before deciding to return to Flamengo, the forward drew interest from Al Wasl (UAE). The Arab club even made an offer for the Ecuadorian.

However, Al Wasl would only move forward with talks through a loan deal, with a mandatory purchase clause based on targets. In this way, the business model proposed by the Arab club differed from the format Flamengo had originally sought with Dynamo Moscow.

PLATA CONFIRMS HE IS STAYING AT FLAMENGO IN OFFICIAL STATEMENT

After the whole ‘saga,’ this Sunday (06), Gonzalo Plata announced in a statement that he will remain at Flamengo. The forward had also arrived in Rio de Janeiro this Sunday (06).

READ THE FULL STATEMENT:

“I would like to take a few minutes to address the institution, Flamengo’s supporters, and everyone who has followed my situation in recent days. As is public knowledge, there was a real possibility that I would continue my career at another club. It was a process I approached with complete professionalism, always maintaining respect for all parties involved. Unfortunately, circumstances did not allow that possibility to become reality. These are situations that can happen in football and must be handled with maturity, calm, and responsibility.

Today, my focus is once again on Flamengo. I am 100% focused, prepared, and committed to the institution, my teammates, and the goals we have ahead of us. Flamengo is a huge club, with fantastic supporters whom I always carry in my heart, and I am fully aware of the responsibility that comes with wearing this shirt.

Therefore, my priority now is to work, compete, and contribute so that the team can make history again and achieve important things. I appreciate the messages of support and concern I have received. My respect and commitment to Flamengo and the Nation remain unwavering,” he wrote on social media.

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