Vitão deal stalls between Internacional and Cruzeiro, Flamengo interested | OneFootball

Vitão is among the defenders analyzed by Flamengo in the market

The negotiation between Cruzeiro and Internacional for the defender Vitão has faced an ‘interruption’ in recent days. With the progress stalled, Flamengo has once again been considered as a possible destination for the player.

According to ESPN, Cruzeiro and Internacional advanced in the negotiation for Vitão, with a value of 7 million euros (almost R$ 46 million at the current exchange rate) and the loan of midfielder Japa. The agreement also included João Marcelo's move to the Colorado club, but the defender's refusal prevented the deal from closing.

Despite the possible turnaround, the scenario remains favorable for Vitão's agreement with Cruzeiro. This is because the defender has already expressed interest in the transfer and has maintained conversations with coach Tite.

IS FLAMENGO ALSO INTERESTED IN SIGNING VITÃO?

Vitão is among the defenders analyzed by Flamengo in the market. In light of this, the club made a proposal to Internacional that included forgiving the debt involving Thiago Maia, as well as a cash payment, to purchase 100% of the player's rights. In summary, the total offer reached 8.7 million euros (about R$ 57 million at the current exchange rate).

However, Internacional did not accept the proposal. The club from Rio Grande do Sul asked Flamengo to waive the interest and correction of Thiago Maia's debt, in addition to forgiving 4 million euros and paying another 6 million euros in cash.

HAD FLAMENGO ALREADY SHOWN INTEREST IN SIGNING VITÃO?

It is worth noting that Internacional had already rejected another offer from Flamengo. Before that, the Rubro-Negro proposed R$ 53.2 million for the defender, with R$ 31.6 million in cash and R$ 21.6 million related to the forgiveness of the debt for Thiago Maia, loaned to the club from Rio Grande do Sul.

In March 2024, Internacional signed Thiago Maia for 4 million euros (R$ 21.6 million at the time). However, so far, the club from Rio Grande do Sul has not made the payment, and therefore, Flamengo is trying to find solutions to receive the amount.

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