Possible Emerson Royal sale: Flamengo’s options at full-back | OneFootball

Will Flamengo replace Emerson Royal if he potentially leaves for Aston Villa (ENG)?

Flamengo received an offer from Aston Villa (ENG) to sign Emerson Royal. If the Rubro-Negro completes the sale of the player, the club is expected to go into the market to replace him. So, Coluna do Fla put together a list of wide defenders nearing the end of their contracts around the world.

Before that, however, it is important to remember that there is also a scenario in which Mengo does not go into the market for a replacement. In that case, Fla could turn to Daniel Sales, a youngster from the youth academy. The offer of 9 million euros (R$ 53 million) for Royal was information confirmed by reporter Mônica Alves from Coluna do Fla.

Are there any young full-backs nearing the end of their contracts?

Among the options is Nahuel Arias, whose contract with San Lorenzo (ARG) expires at the end of this year. The right-back is 21 years old and is valued at 300,000 euros (R$ 1.7 million). The player had few opportunities with the Argentine team last season.

Is there anyone better known?

Spaniard Dani Carvajal has been a free agent since last month, when his contract with Real Madrid (ESP) was not renewed. However, the 34-year-old full-back has been linked with Inter Milan (ITA).

What about the Brazilian full-backs?

Right-back Igor Formiga has still not had his contract renewed with Mirassol. Therefore, the 27-year-old can sign a pre-contract and leave the club on a free transfer. However, the player is recovering from a muscle injury.

In a similar situation, Diego Caito could also leave Goiás through a pre-contract. After all, the 22-year-old has not been getting many opportunities with the Série B side.

In Portugal, Brazilian player Heitor is a free agent after not renewing his deal with Portimonense (POR). The 25-year-old, who came through at Internacional, has also played for Mirassol, Guarani and Cercle Brugge (BEL).

Are those the only full-backs available?

The players listed are just some of the athletes whose contracts expire this year. In addition, Fla could also pay to sign a right-back who is not necessarily nearing the end of his deal.

How is Flamengo doing in the market?

The transfer window has not opened yet, but Fla has already completed its first sale. That is because Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) bought forward Ryan Roberto for 10 million euros (around R$ 58 million).

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