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Gonzalo Plata is expected to leave Flamengo after the World Cup

Gonzalo Plata is going through an unstable spell at Flamengo. After all, the forward has not been getting minutes under Leonardo Jardim and was even left out of the squad for the match against Corinthians. Amid the possible departure of the Ecuadorian, Zenit (RUS) is open to selling Luiz Henrique, formerly of Botafogo.

According to ‘ESPN’, Zenit is not ruling out selling Luiz Henrique in the middle of the year. As such, the Russian club wants to receive at least 40 million euros (R$ 241.4 million) for the player. In other words, the former Botafogo forward could catch Flamengo’s attention as a replacement for Gonzalo Plata.

Is Flamengo planning to negotiate Gonzalo Plata’s transfer?

Head coach Leonardo Jardim and Flamengo’s staff have already given the red-and-black club’s board the go-ahead to negotiate Plata after the World Cup. However, the Portuguese manager wants the Most Beloved to sign another forward before selling the Ecuadorian.

What is Gonzalo Plata’s situation at Flamengo?

In total, Plata has made 82 appearances, scored eight goals and provided 10 assists in a Flamengo shirt, a club he has represented since the second half of 2024. However, after Leonardo Jardim’s arrival, the forward has only come on in the final minutes in two of the five matches under the new coach.

Did Leonardo Jardim explain why Plata was left out of Flamengo vs Corinthians?

Yes! After the 1-1 draw with Corinthians on Sunday (22), Leonardo Jardim commented on the decision to leave Gonzalo Plata out of the matchday squad. Thus, the Portuguese manager explained that the forward is struggling to adapt to the new style of play.

– He is a player who is having difficulties integrating, integrating fully, and that is why, at this moment, to play for Flamengo, it is necessary to be well integrated. We need great concentration, attitude, and physical commitment to fight for results –, Leonardo Jardim said in a press conference.

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