Alexsandro in talks with English club, Flamengo could cash in | OneFootball

Lille (FRA) center-back Alexsandro Ribeiro could play in the Premier League

Center-back Alexsandro Ribeiro may be close to swapping French football for the Premier League. Currently at Lille (FRA), the 26-year-old Brazilian defender is in talks to join Ipswich Town in England. The information was reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The deal could bring Flamengo a good amount of money, even without the club being directly involved in the agreement. That is because Rubro-Negro was one of the clubs responsible for the player's development and is entitled to receive a percentage of the transfer through FIFA’s solidarity mechanism, worth more than R$ 2 million.

HOW COULD FLAMENGO PROFIT?

According to Fabrizio Romano, Alexsandro’s transfer to Ipswich Town could be completed for around 30 million euros (approximately R$ 178.2 million at the current exchange rate). If the deal goes through at that price, Flamengo should receive around R$ 2.5 million, a FIFA reward for clubs involved in developing players.

That means that, even without any ties to the center-back for several years, Rubro-Negro could boost its coffers through a major international transfer. It is worth noting that the European transfer window is currently open.

WHAT IS ALEXSANDRO’S HISTORY WITH FLAMENGO?

Alexsandro was part of Flamengo’s youth academy between 2014 and 2017. Despite his time at the Rio club, the defender never made it to the senior squad. After leaving Rubro-Negro, he moved to Resende, where he gained experience before seeking opportunities in European football.

His journey abroad began in Portugal, with spells at Praiense, Amora, and Chaves. His consistent performances caught Lille’s attention, and the French club signed the center-back in 2022. In recent years, the defender was even called up to the Brazilian national team and came close to playing in the World Cup, but lost his place late on to Léo Pereira.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION, AFTER ALL?

— Alexsandro Ribeiro often says he wants to return to Flamengo. I regret this possible move to the Premier League, which takes him further away from the club. He is a great player and would fit the Rubro-Negro squad like a glove —, began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

— However, I imagine that moving to the Premier League could bring Alexsandro financial independence, since the English league is the world’s top domestic competition. Still, playing for Ipswich Town, newly promoted to England’s top flight, it will be difficult for him to return to the Brazilian national team —, Pedro concluded.

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