How does Emerson Royal view a Flamengo exit to Aston Villa? We check!

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Coluna do Fla

·24 giugno 2026

How does Emerson Royal view a Flamengo exit to Aston Villa? We check!

Is Emerson Royal on his way out of Flamengo?

Aston Villa (England) are looking to sign Emerson Royal, Flamengo’s right back. At the moment, the English club has offered around 9 million euros (R$ 53 million at the current exchange rate) to the Rubro-Negro to secure the player. Given this situation, Coluna do Fla sought to find out how the player is viewing this possible departure from the Rubro-Negro.

A negociação entre Flamengo e Aston Villa pelo lateral Emerson Royal segue em curso. O jogador, por sua vez, tem se mantido à margem das tratativas. De acordo com fontes próximas ao atleta, este não é um movimento específico de Royal para esta situação. É uma característica
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In contact with sources close to Emerson Royal, Coluna do Fla learned that the full-back has kept his distance from Aston Villa’s approach. This attitude is already typical of the player’s career.

That is because, just like in other negotiations, Emerson Royal usually does not interfere in transfer talks involving the clubs he has played for. In this way, the full-back prefers not to comment and always waits to see the final outcome between the clubs involved.

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WHAT IS EMERSON ROYAL’S CURRENT SITUATION?

Still in the conversation, Coluna do Fla heard that Emerson usually “wears the shirt of his current team.” In other words, if Flamengo does not view Royal’s transfer to Aston Villa as a good deal, the player will simply continue with the club’s plans. However, if the club chooses to go through with the deal, the player is not expected to create any obstacles.

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND ASTON VILLA FOR EMERSON ROYAL?

Aston Villa has signaled an offer of 9 million euros (R$ 54 million) to Flamengo for Emerson Royal. According to sources directly linked to the club, the Rubro-Negro has not yet made a final decision on the matter.

This is because, at the moment, Emerson Royal is competing with Varela for a starting spot at right back. In addition, one of the obstacles to letting the player go is finding a replacement of a similar level on the market. Therefore, Mengo is analyzing every scenario before considering moving forward with the deal.

HOW HAS EMERSON ROYAL’S SPELL AT FLAMENGO BEEN?

Emerson Royal arrived at Flamengo midway through last season to replace Wesley, who transferred to Roma (Italy). So far, the full-back has already won the Libertadores, Brasileirão, and Carioca with the Sacred Jersey. In total, the player has made 40 appearances, provided five assists, and scored just one goal.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PLAN DURING THE WORLD CUP?

While Flamengo evaluates Aston Villa’s offer, Emerson Royal remains available for training during this World Cup period. Therefore, the right back is expected to travel to Portugal with the rest of the squad on Sunday (28), where the Rubro-Negro will hold its mid-season training camp.

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