Flamengo turns to FIFA to claim R$10m from Spanish club | OneFootball

Lázaro left Flamengo in 2022 for 7 million euros (R$ 36 million at the time)

Flamengo took Almería (Spain) to FIFA to collect payment related to Lázaro’s transfer. The sale of the Rubro-Negro gem took place in 2022, but the European club did not fulfill all the financial obligations set out in the deal. As a result, the debt exceeds 1.5 million euros (around R$ 10 million at the current exchange rate).

According to the agreement between the parties, Almería was responsible for paying the taxes to the Spanish tax authorities, in addition to the installment payments for the player’s purchase. Rubro-Negro, meanwhile, assumed the tax charges in Brazil.

And did Almería pay?

Spain’s tax authority demanded payment of the taxes. Since the Spaniards did not pay, Fla settled the amounts to avoid sanctions. That is why Rubro-Negro took the case to FIFA, which ruled in favor of Mais Querido.

So, Mengão’s next step is to seek a solution at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to recover the R$ 10 million. In total, the Europeans’ outstanding debt with the Rio club is approaching 600 days.

How much did Flamengo sell Lázaro for?

In the 2022 sale, Flamengo received 7 million euros (R$ 36 million at the time) and secured 30% of the profit from a future transfer. This year, Almería sold the academy product for 5 million euros (around R$ 32 million) to Al-Najma (Saudi Arabia).

How was Lázaro’s spell at Flamengo?

Developed by Flamengo, Lázaro was promoted to the senior team in the 2020 season. With Mengão’s first team, the attacking midfielder played 62 matches, scoring eight goals and providing eight assists.

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