Flamengo join Palmeiras in race to sign Thiago Almada | OneFootball

Thiago Almada currently plays for Atlético de Madrid (ESP)

The transfer market remains active, and Flamengo is keeping an eye on opportunities. In this scenario, the red-black club has decided to compete with Palmeiras for the signing of midfielder Thiago Almada.

According to the Argentine newspaper ‘TyC Sports’, Flamengo approached Thiago Almada's agent to assess the terms of the negotiation and the player's willingness to return to Brazil. Atlético de Madrid (ESP), the player's current club, has set a price of 20 million euros (R$ 125.5 million at the current exchange rate) for 50% of the economic rights of the 24-year-old athlete.

DOES PALMEIRAS WANT TO SIGN ALMADA?

Recently, Palmeiras made an official offer for Thiago Almada. After all, the midfielder appeals to the São Paulo club's management as he fits the desired profile for reinforcements: young and with high resale potential.

IS ALMADA NOT GETTING OPPORTUNITIES AT ATLÉTICO DE MADRID?

Under the command of Diego Simeone, Thiago Almada has received few opportunities. Therefore, the midfielder's goal is to play more regularly, regain prominence, and be in top form for the decisive cycle with the Argentine National Team.

WHAT ARE ALMADA'S STATS AT ATLÉTICO DE MADRID?

Wearing the Atlético de Madrid jersey, Thiago Almada has played 16 matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist. It is worth remembering that the Argentine joined the Spanish team in July 2025, after the club paid 21 million euros (R$ 135 million at the time) to Botafogo.

HAS THIAGO ALMADA PLAYED IN BRAZIL?

Thiago Almada gained prominence after his stint at Botafogo. Indeed, the Argentine was one of the main highlights of the team that won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão in 2024. With the jersey of the Carioca black-and-white team, the midfielder played 26 games, with three goals and one assist.

WHAT ARE FLAMENGO'S PRIORITIES FOR SIGNINGS?

At this moment, Flamengo has set the arrival of a goalkeeper as the main priority for signings, as made clear by the football director José Boto. In this regard, after securing the signing of defender Vitão, the red-black club has intensified the search for a name that can challenge the Argentine Rossi and increase the competitiveness of the position.

However, the main goal of Flamengo for the 2026 season is to maintain the core formed in 2025. This is because, after winning the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, standout players from the team led by Filipe Luís have attracted interest from European football, requiring the board's heightened attention.

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