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What is the status of Flamengo’s negotiations for Thiago Almada?

Flamengo is close to announcing the signing of Thiago Almada, an attacking midfielder from Atlético de Madrid (Spain), in this transfer window. It is no surprise, then, that the Argentine player is preparing to undergo medical examinations with the Rubro-Negro.

According to journalist Caio Fontinelle, Atlético de Madrid has authorized Thiago Almada to undergo the medical exams required to sign with Flamengo. It is worth noting that the midfielder’s agent is expected in Rio de Janeiro in the coming days.

However, according to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Thiago Almada is not willing to give up his vacation. After the end of the European season, the midfielder was available to Argentina for the 2026 World Cup.

What is still missing for Flamengo to sign Thiago Almada?

In an exclusive interview with Coluna do Fla reporter Leo José, José Boto revealed that Atlético de Madrid wants to sell Thiago Almada. In other words, the Rubro-Negro only needs the midfielder’s approval to complete the deal.

“We need three parties to be willing: the buyer, the seller—those two are willing—and then the player has to want to come. And that still isn’t clear; that’s what we’re waiting on and working on, trying to bring him in as quickly as possible,” he said, before concluding:

“Also bearing in mind that a World Cup ended last Sunday, and this is a period when, normally, after a World Cup, whether you win or lose, the psychological side is always a little affected. And we’re also not putting any pressure on him to make that decision quickly”, Boto concluded.

How much will Flamengo pay to sign Thiago Almada?

So far, the deal is valued at around 30 million euros (R$174 million). It is worth remembering that Atlético de Madrid owns 50% of Thiago Almada’s economic rights, while Botafogo, managed by Eagle, owns the other half.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

While continuing talks to sign Thiago Almada, Flamengo returns to the pitch this Wednesday (29) to face Internacional. The match will take place at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Beira-Rio Stadium, in the 21st round of the Brazilian Championship.

So, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla brings you every detail of Flamengo’s 2026 season. So stay tuned to the website, the social media, and YouTube. In addition, Prime Video (streaming) will broadcast the match against Internacional.

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