Flamengo signings: Boto rules out move for striker David Romero

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·23 de julho de 2026

Flamengo signings: Boto rules out move for striker David Romero

What did José Boto say about David Romero, Tigre’s (ARG) forward?

A íntegra da nossa ligeira entrevista com José Boto em Chapecó. As chances de Almada e David Romero no Flamengo. @colunadofla
– quinta-feira, 23 de julho de 2026

Thiago Almada is Flamengo’s dream signing in this transfer window. The Rubro-Negro have even already made it clear that they are looking to sign the midfielder. However, in recent weeks, David Romero’s name started being linked with Mengo. As a result, José Boto made a point of ruling out the arrival of the other Argentine at the club.

In an exclusive interview with reporter Leo José, from Coluna do Fla, at Arena Condá, Boto cleared up some doubts about the Thiago Almada negotiations. In addition, Flamengo’s football director was straightforward and ruled out any deal involving David Romero.

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“There is no such thing (negotiation). The player exists, he plays there for Tigre (ARG). But on Flamengo’s side, there is no kind of negotiation for David Romero,” Boto said upon arriving at Arena Condá this Wednesday (22).

WHO IS DAVID ROMERO, TIGRE’S FORWARD?

David Romero is a 23-year-old forward who is one of Tigre’s standout players. The ‘buzz’ about the player possibly moving to Flamengo came about because the Argentine visited Rio de Janeiro with his family during the vacation period.

In addition, David Romero’s name became even more strongly linked with Flamengo given that the player was left out of Tigre’s last match of the season. However, it is worth noting that the Argentine club made it clear that the player’s absence was due to a ‘family issue.’

WHAT WAS BOTO’S OTHER STATEMENT?

With the David Romero matter settled, Boto confirmed Flamengo’s interest in another Argentine, Thiago Almada. In the conversation with reporter Leo José, from Coluna do Fla, the executive did not hide the status of the negotiations and also made it clear that the Rubro-Negro are still trying to bring in two more players in this transfer window.

– I still don’t have the answer as to whether Thiago Almada is coming. I’m not going to hide that we are trying to sign him and two more players. Thiago Almada’s name has already leaked, but nothing is finalized yet – he said, before concluding: In a negotiation like this, there have to be three willing parties: the buyer’s, the seller’s, which already exist. What is still missing is the player’s willingness, and that is still not clear. That is what we are waiting on as we try to close this negotiation as quickly as possible – he added: “Also knowing that a World Cup ended last Sunday, it is a period in which, normally, after a World Cup, whether you win or lose, the psychological side is always a little affected. And we are not putting any pressure on him either so that he makes a quick decision,” concluded the Flamengo executive – Boto finished.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Almada is on the radar, Flamengo’s squad is already focused on the next match of the season after thrashing Chapecoense. This Sunday (26), Mengão host São Paulo at 6:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match details live on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.