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·1 September 2026
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Flamengo have officially announced the signing of Joaquín Freitas from River Plate. The Argentine forward signed a five-year contract with Mengão this Tuesday.
Freitas, born in San Fernando, came through the ranks at Acassuso, the club where he made his professional debut in May 2023 at just 16 years old. In 2024, he made the move to River Plate, where he played until this 2026.
The striker also has experience with Argentina’s youth national teams. He was among those called up for the warm-up friendlies ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
At Flamengo, he will wear the number 30 shirt. The player himself was delighted after signing, highlighting the stature of the club and its supporters.
Freitas expressed his excitement about making his debut in front of the red-and-black fans at the Maracanã. The striker arrives with the stated ambition of “fighting for every ball” for his new team.
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