LAFC end Fluminense talks, journalist explains Bouanga absence | OneFootball

The hopes of Fluminense fans to count on top scorer Denis Bouanga in this transfer window have taken a hard hit. New information gathered by those covering North American soccer indicates that Los Angeles FC (LAFC) already considers negotiations with the Tricolor to be closed.

The update was brought by journalist Tiago Brandão, who covers MLS for the Território MLS portal and follows Rio de Janeiro teams for Litoral News. According to his findings, the chances of the Gabonese player landing at Laranjeiras at this moment are “considerably low.”

The mystery of the official photos

In recent hours, Tricolor fans noticed that Bouanga did not participate in the campaign to launch LAFC’s new jersey, which sparked speculation about a possible negotiation between the player and the Rio club.

However, Tiago clarified that the absence has nothing to do with a transfer. The photo shoot was held while Bouanga was still on vacation, right after competing in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in December.

“That was the reason he didn’t appear; he hadn’t returned to Los Angeles yet, as he had played in the AFCON, unlike the other players,” the journalist explained on his account on X (formerly Twitter).

Open doors in the middle of the year?

Despite the immediate frustration, not all is lost for the future. Tiago Brandão’s findings indicate that Bouanga understands the situation of the American club and his importance for the start of the MLS season.

The most likely scenario now points to the middle of the year. The tendency is for LAFC to be more flexible regarding offers in the next window, as they would have enough time to find a replacement for their main player by then.

The journalist emphasized that his coverage seeks to avoid sensationalism and focuses on the reality of the facts: “I brought what I found out and know about the case [...] I understand the fans’ anxiety about the situation, especially since it’s been dragging on for weeks, but that’s it,” he concluded.

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