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What number would Thiago Almada have chosen to wear at Flamengo?

Flamengo received a positive signal to negotiate with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) to sign Thiago Almada, who has reportedly already chosen the number for the Sacred Jersey. As such, the Argentine midfielder would be the new No. 23 for the Rubro-Negro.

Therefore, the 2022 World Cup champion would take the number that had been vacant since Juninho’s departure, as he is currently at Pumas (MEX). The information about Almada wearing Mengo’s No. 23 comes from journalist Caio Fontenelle.

What else is known about Thiago Almada’s situation?

Besides the shirt number, Almada has also reportedly already set a date to arrive in Rio de Janeiro. That is because the playmaker, who is in Argentina, would report to Fla next Tuesday (28).

Which other players have already worn Flamengo’s No. 23 shirt?

Besides Juninho, notable players in Rubro-Negro history have worn the No. 23 shirt, such as David Luiz and Emerson Sheik. Numbers 12, 14, and 17, for example, are also vacant at Mengão.

Why did Almada choose the No. 23 shirt?

If the choice is confirmed, the player will wear the No. 23 shirt for the sixth time in his career, which began at Vélez Sarsfield (ARG). Almada explained upon arriving at Botafogo in mid-2024 that 23 is his favorite number because it brings him luck.

At other clubs, however, the player has already worn the No. 8, 10, 11, and 32 shirts. In addition, the midfielder wore No. 16 for the Argentina national team during the 2026 World Cup, in which he lost his starting spot as the tournament went on.

What positive signal did Flamengo receive from Almada?

– It’s true that we are interested in Thiago, that we are in talks with him. Nothing is finalized, the player still hasn’t said yes -, said Flamengo football director José Boto to reporter Léo José from Coluna do Fla.

Without offers from Europe, however, River Plate (ARG) are interested in the playmaker. Even so, Fla should have the edge over the Argentine team. That is because Mengo believes it has greater financial power.

What is the value of the proposal Flamengo will send?

Flamengo’s offer for Almada has not yet had its value revealed. However, the player is valued at around 20 million euros (R$ 115 million). Still, Atlético de Madrid may ask for an even higher amount to negotiate.

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