River Plate vice-president reveals how they beat Flamengo to Thiago Almada | OneFootball

Ignacio Villarroel made the statement during Confut Sudamericana, an event that brings together figures connected to South American football

River Plate (ARG) vice president Ignacio Villarroel revealed how the club beat Flamengo in the race to sign Thiago Almada. According to the executive, the transfer is tied to the club’s internationalization.

What did River Plate’s vice president say about the battle for Almada?

– This year we built an economic structure to bring in Almada, Correa, Andrada and Otamendi without financially compromising the club. That’s not magic. There was a process of institution-building, of brand internationalization –, he said, and added:

– While Flamengo receives US$80 million, River competes with US$8 million from television –, Villarroel said during Confut Sudamericana, an event that this week is bringing together hundreds of figures linked to South American football.

How did Flamengo try to sign Almada?

Executive José Boto had already publicly admitted the failed attempt to sign the Argentine midfielder. Flamengo negotiated with Atlético de Madrid (ESP), Almada’s club at the time.

“There was one more player we wanted […], which was Almada, and that fell through. And it fell through because we have some financial responsibility,” Boto said during the presentation of Flamengo’s new players.

Who did Flamengo sign instead of Almada?

After the failed negotiation, Flamengo introduced Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas as additions in the transfer window. The duo arrived precisely during the period when the attempt to sign Almada fell apart. As a result, the two players began sharing space in the attack and midfield of the team managed by Leonardo Jardim.

How is Almada doing at River Plate?

The Argentine midfielder continues to draw attention from some Flamengo fans, who share clips of the River player on social media. Recently, Flamengo supporters engaged with a video in which Almada provided an assist in the win over Independiente Rivadavia (ARG).

When and where is Flamengo’s next match?

Flamengo face Independiente del Valle (EQU) this Thursday (10) in the first leg of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals. The match will take place in Quito, at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, starting at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time.

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