José Boto open to new signing after Paquetá, but no big spending | OneFootball

Despite this, signing a striker is expected to happen only in the middle of the year

Flamengo made the most expensive signing in the history of Brazilian football with the return of Lucas Paquetá. Despite this, the club's football director, José Boto, does not rule out new negotiations in the current transfer window. However, the executive made it clear that Fla will not be spending large sums any time soon.

— In football, you can't say the window is closed, especially since the window in Brazil stays open until March. We are keeping an eye on the market. Obviously, our financial availability right now is very limited for this window, — he said, before adding in an interview with GE:

— However, if an opportunity arises that satisfies us from a sporting perspective, in a position we have identified and might need, we are alert and it doesn't mean that another player can't come in before the window closes. But don't expect us to spend large amounts after a signing like this and, when I say large amounts, I mean 10, 12 million euros, — he concluded.

What happened?

In summary, Flamengo assessed the ‘impact’ of signing Lucas Paquetá. Internally, the club understood that the arrival of the midfielder would give Fla more than just one reinforcement in a single player. That's because the number 20 can perform several roles.

Thus, the Flamengo board believed that the investment, which was above the usual standards of Brazilian football to sign Paquetá, would be worth it. The midfielder has even made his re-debut wearing the Sacred Mantle in the match that marked Fla's runner-up finish in the Supercopa do Brasil against Corinthians on Sunday (01).

Which positions does Flamengo still intend to strengthen?

Currently, the position that Flamengo is most looking to reinforce is the attack. In short, the Rubro-Negro would like to sign a center forward to be the immediate backup for Pedro. O Mais Querido even tried to negotiate with Cruzeiro to bring Kaio Jorge in during this window. However, the Minas Gerais club did not agree to sell the player.

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