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Signing period for athletes coming from abroad remains open until September 11

The international transfer window for Brazilian clubs officially opens this Monday (20) and is already stirring things up behind the scenes at Flamengo. This period allows the registration of players coming from foreign leagues until September 11.

The market gains momentum after the end of the World Cup, allowing squads to be adjusted for the rest of the year. Although the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) opened an extraordinary window between July 9 and 17 for domestic negotiations, the window for players active outside the country only truly begins now.

Flamengo, attentive to this scenario, is working to strengthen the squad under the supervision of football director José Boto and head coach Leonardo Jardim. In this way, the club’s board is focused on bolstering the group for the remaining challenges of the season.

WHO ARE FLAMENGO’S TARGETS IN THE MARKET?

The main name on Flamengo’s radar is Thiago Almada. Currently at Atlético de Madrid (ESP), the midfielder is going through an unstable period in his European career, a situation that makes him the priority target after the end of the World Cup.

Negotiations between Flamengo and the player’s camp have already shown significant progress. However, the deal depends strictly on the player’s wishes, as he was waiting for the World Cup to end before deciding his future. That moment arrived this Sunday (19), when Argentina finished as runners-up after losing to Spain.

Initially, Almada’s wish was to remain in Europe. However, given the lack of offers, a return to South America has become a real possibility. River Plate (ARG) also submitted an offer of 20 million euros, which intensifies the race. Flamengo, in turn, is banking on its history of negotiations with the Spanish club and on a more attractive payment structure to complete the signing.

WHAT IS THE STRATEGY FOR OTHER SIGNINGS?

In addition to Thiago Almada, Flamengo is in talks with two other names. In this regard, the board is maintaining absolute secrecy to avoid inflated prices or unwanted competition in the international market.

The plan set by Boto and Jardim prioritizes young players with strong physical condition, capable of handling the heavy schedule of matches. Furthermore, the completion of these talks is awaiting the approval of president Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, who is analyzing both the sporting impact and the financial feasibility of the operations.

WHICH POSITIONS DOES FLAMENGO WANT TO SIGN PLAYERS FOR?

The search for reinforcements is focused on specific gaps. Therefore, Flamengo is prioritizing three strategic positions to balance the squad.

The coaching staff identified the need for an attacking midfielder to rotate with or play alongside Arrascaeta, a center forward to compete with Pedro, as well as a pacey winger to play out wide.

The decision-making trio, made up of Bap, Boto, and Jardim, is carefully evaluating these profiles so that the new signings can deliver immediate productivity to the squad. Finally, with the official opening of the international market, the expectation is that negotiations will pick up pace in the coming days.

The club’s top brass is focused on these three players, ruling out names without unanimous approval. The objective is to ensure competitiveness for the decisive challenges of the Brasileirão and the Libertadores, while also making sure that key areas receive quality reinforcements for the rest of the season.

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