Why Atlético Madrid pulled out of signing ex-Flamengo João Gomes | OneFootball

What happened in the negotiations between Atlético de Madrid (ESP) and João Gomes?

João Gomes was all set to begin his journey with Atlético de Madrid (ESP), but the story took a different turn. That’s because, after a falling-out with agent Jorge Mendes, the Spanish club pulled out of the deal to sign the Flamengo academy product.

Atlético de Madrid ‘lost their cool’ with Jorge Mendes after failing to succeed in negotiations for Bernardo Silva, who ended up joining rivals Real Madrid (ESP). In light of that frustration with the agent, the Spanish side chose to end the talks for João Gomes.

It is important to point out that Atlético de Madrid’s frustration came from the fact that they also had an agreement in place with Jorge Mendes to sign Bernardo Silva. However, the Portuguese midfielder’s destination turned out to be elsewhere.

WHAT WAS THE SITUATION OF JOÃO GOMES, FORMER FLAMENGO PLAYER?

As the negotiations progressed, João Gomes was already getting organized to start a new chapter in his career. At that moment, the midfielder was even sorting out the final details of his move to Spain. However, amid this twist, the player’s future became uncertain.

It is worth noting that, before the deal fell through, Atlético de Madrid were going to pay around R$ 260 million to Wolverhampton (ENG) to sign João Gomes. As a result, the English club will end up taking that financial ‘loss’ instead.

WAS FLAMENGO DUE TO RECEIVE MONEY FROM JOÃO GOMES’ TRANSFER?

Besides Wolves, Flamengo also ended up losing out. That’s because, as João Gomes’ training club, under the FIFA mechanism, Rubro-Negro are entitled to receive 4% from any transfer, in addition to 10% of the player’s economic rights. Therefore, if the deal had been completed at R$ 260 million, Rubro-Negro would have received R$ 36 million from the sale.

WHAT WAS JOÃO GOMES’ JOURNEY LIKE AT FLAMENGO?

João Gomes is one of the recent talents produced by Flamengo’s youth academy. Even at just 18 years old, the midfielder was promoted to the senior team and became a starter in the title-winning campaigns of the Copa Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022. However, at the start of 2023, Rubro-Negro finalized the sale of the academy product to Wolves.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH DURING PRESEASON IN PORTUGAL?

While João Gomes’ future remains undecided, Flamengo’s squad are holding preseason training in Portugal. In short, this Saturday (11), Mengo face Benfica (POR) at 3:30 p.m. Brasília time at Estádio Algarve. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will bring details of the clash on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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