Deadline and 5 spots: when can Flamengo register signings for the last 16? | OneFootball

Flamengo have up to 72 hours before the first match against Cruzeiro to register players for the Libertadores round of 16

Flamengo’s board is stepping up its activity in the transfer market to secure reinforcements before the registration window closes for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores da América. Therefore, the club’s leadership is trying to speed up decisive talks over the next few days.

Conmebol’s regulations set the deadline for submitting the list of changes as next Saturday (08) at exactly 6 p.m. (Paraguay time), which corresponds to 72 hours before the start of the knockout ties. In addition, South American football’s governing body allows up to five substitutions to the original squad list used in the group stage.

HOW MUCH TIME DOES FLAMENGO’S BOARD HAVE LEFT TO ACT?

As the clock ticks, the football department is focusing its efforts on signing the players requested by Leonardo Jardim. However, the negotiations require caution, avoiding unnecessary bidding wars for players targeted on the international market.

WHO HAS LEFT FLAMENGO?

Of the 50 players initially registered for the group stage, some have left due to transfers or the end of their contracts. Confirmed departures include Ryan Roberto and Da Mata. As a result, the squad has lost some specific pieces and may replace them.

WHICH AREAS URGENTLY NEED NEW SIGNINGS?

The priorities include bringing in a creative midfielder, a quick winger, and a reliable centre-forward for the remainder of the season. In this way, the club’s directors are looking for market opportunities without exceeding the budget planned by the club.

At the moment, Flamengo are in talks with Thiago Almada, currently at Atlético de Madrid (ESP). However, River Plate (ARG) are also interested in signing the player. That being the case, Flamengo’s board does not intend to enter into a “bidding war” and is waiting for the player’s final decision.

Meanwhile, Rubro-Negro are active in the market in search of other alternatives. One of them is Luiz Henrique, a forward for Zenit (RUS). The player operates in a different position from Almada; however, he is someone who would require a major investment.

WHO COULD BE ADDED TO THE LIBERTADORES LIST?

The coaching staff are analysing the names available in the current squad and assessing who will fill the spots left by players transferred recently. Therefore, the five new spaces allowed by the continental tournament’s organisers will be available for the matches against Cruzeiro, scheduled for 12 and 19 August.

While no final decision has been made, the main squad remain focused on daily training at CT Ninho do Urubu to correct defensive and attacking flaws. The free week without matches provides the ideal setting for tactical adjustments. The fans, in turn, are anxiously awaiting official announcements before the regulatory deadline expires.

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