Plata to leave Flamengo? Forward takes drastic step after Jardim snub | OneFootball

Gonzalo Plata has been playing less under Leonardo Jardim due to the player’s integration difficulties

Gonzalo Plata is ready to move on. That’s because the forward decided this Thursday (26) to archive all posts related to Flamengo on his personal Instagram. The only exception is a photo with the 2025 Libertadores trophy.

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As a result, only his records with the Ecuador national team, Real Valladolid (ESP), Sporting (POR), and Independiente del Valle (EQU) remain on the winger’s profile. However, all you have to do is open Fla’s page to see that there are countless posts in collaboration with Plata’s account.

Why did he archive the Flamengo photos?

Since the arrival of Leonardo Jardim, the forward has been playing less and less. When asked, the coach explained that the player has been having integration problems. As a result, the media has been highlighting controversies involving the No. 50 in Rio de Janeiro.

Given the situation, the Rubro-Negro club is considering negotiating the forward’s departure after the 2026 World Cup. According to ESPN, the Portuguese coach did not oppose the idea. However, the Rio-based club intends to sign someone before selling the Ecuadorian.

Where is Plata right now?

Out of favor, the player removed the images linked to Flamengo while on duty with the Ecuador national team, which faces Morocco this Friday (27). Kickoff in the friendly is at 5:15 p.m. Brasília time, in Madrid, Spain.

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