What Flamengo said about Gonzalo Plata’s situation | OneFootball

Flamengo said in a statement on Tuesday night that it disputes Dynamo Moscow’s medical assessment of Gonzalo Plata and will pursue appropriate remedies, setting out its medical department’s view of the player’s fitness.

The Ecuador forward is fit for elite football, has been playing normally for Flamengo and his national team, and has no history of surgeries, fractures or serious chronic issues.

News that he had not met Dynamo’s parameters was received with absolute surprise and scepticism. The handling of negotiations was described as amateur and irresponsible, with reference to issues also affecting Botafogo, and a warning issued to Brazilian football.

Plata travelled to Russia on Sunday for tests before signing, with a deal valued at around R$ 72 million. The move collapsed when Dynamo’s doctors flagged clinical concerns, and he will be welcomed back to continue his successful spell, having won the Libertadores, Copa do Brasil, Brasileirão, Supercopa Rei and Cariocão with Flamengo.

He is preparing to return this week. Amid his possible exit, Flamengo signed forwards Anthony Valencia and Joaquín Freitas. Flamengo face Mirassol in the Brasileirão at 19:30 Brasília time on Wednesday at the Maracanã.

Source: Coluna Do Fla

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