Rossi backs Flamengo signing Thiago Almada: “Welcome” | OneFootball

How are Flamengo’s negotiations for Thiago Almada going?

Flamengo are still trying to sign Thiago Almada, an attacking midfielder from Atlético de Madrid (Spain), in this transfer window. Flamengo goalkeeper Agustín Rossi, who is also Argentine, approved the possible arrival of his compatriot and was full of praise for the player.

— Signing an Argentine? I’m all for it! He is very skilled, has a lot of quality, I think everyone already knows him. He’s young, but he has already been called up for two World Cups and has already won one — he said, before adding:

— If he comes, he’ll be welcome. If not, we’ll keep going with our squad, trying to do our best so that at the end of the year we can celebrate — Rossi concluded after Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Chapecoense.

What did José Boto say about the negotiations for Thiago Almada?

In an exclusive interview with reporter Leo José from Coluna do Fla on Wednesday (22), José Boto revealed that Atlético de Madrid want to sell Thiago Almada. In other words, Flamengo only need the midfielder’s approval to complete the deal.

“We need three parties to be willing: the buyer, the seller — those two are on board — and then the player has to want to come. And that still isn’t clear. That’s what we are waiting for and working on, trying to bring him as soon as possible”, Boto began.

“Also keeping in mind that a World Cup ended last Sunday, and this is a period when, normally, after a World Cup, whether you win or lose, the psychological side is always a little affected. And we are not putting any pressure on him either, so that he can make this decision quickly”, the Flamengo director concluded.

How much will Flamengo have to pay for Thiago Almada?

So far, the deal is estimated at around 30 million euros (R$174 million). In other words, if Flamengo complete the signing for a similar fee, Thiago Almada will become the second most expensive player in the club’s history, surpassing Samuel Lino, who cost 22 million euros (R$144 million at the time) in July 2025.

Is Thiago Almada willing to play for Flamengo?

Thiago Almada’s top priority is to remain in European football. However, the midfielder has not yet received offers from European clubs. As a result, the player is considering a return to South America and, in that case, wearing the Flamengo shirt.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.