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Flamengo made an inquiry for Thiago Almada, but the midfielder is prioritizing Europe

Flamengo is monitoring the market in search of reinforcements, and Thiago Almada’s name is on the club’s radar. In the 2025/2026 season, the player experienced an up-and-down routine at Atlético de Madrid (Spain), with whom he is under contract until 2030.

Overall, Thiago Almada took part in 44 matches for the Spanish team, starting 22 of them. The midfielder contributed four goals and four assists, numbers that have attracted interest from some clubs.

DOES THIAGO ALMADA WANT TO RETURN TO BRAZIL?

After a spell with Botafogo in 2025, the Argentine midfielder still wants to establish his career in European football. As a result, because of this focus on the ‘Old Continent,’ the Flamengo board encountered significant obstacles in moving the negotiations forward.

HAS ANY OTHER CLUB SHOWN INTEREST IN SIGNING ALMADA?

Flamengo is not alone in trying to get the midfielder’s attention. River Plate (Argentina) has also shown interest in signing Thiago Almada. However, the player took the same stance with the Argentine club: he reaffirmed that he does not intend to play in South America at this time, prioritizing staying in the European scene.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S PRIORITY IN THE MARKET?

While the Almada deal cools down, Flamengo is focusing its efforts on other gaps in the squad. The football department has set two main priorities for this transfer window: signing a center forward to serve as backup for Pedro, and looking for an attacking midfielder who can replace Arrascaeta.

As for left back, Flamengo does not consider the position an absolute priority at the moment. Even so, the club continues to closely monitor the market and has not ruled out making a formal offer if an advantageous business opportunity arises.

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