Flamengo continues to be active in the transfer market and on Monday (31), welcomes young Argentine forward Joaquin Freitas, who arrives to bolster the red-and-black offensive sector.
Flamengo is accelerating its planning for the remainder of the season and is close to making a new signing official. Argentine forward Joaquin Freitas, a prospect from River Plate, is scheduled to arrive in Rio de Janeiro on Monday morning (31).
The player’s arrival, monitored by the M360 Team, marks an important step in the renewal of the red-and-black squad.
The 19-year-old is expected to land at Galeão Airport in the early hours of the day. After disembarking, the player’s schedule includes undergoing routine medical examinations and formalizing the contract with the Rio-based club.
The transaction is valued at 7 million euros, approximately R$ 42 million at the current exchange rate.
Details of the negotiation and federative rights
With the investment made, Flamengo secures 80% of Joaquin Freitas‘s federative rights, taking the lead over the player’s future. River Plate retains a 20% economic stake, still guaranteeing a share of profits from future negotiations.
This contract model is a common strategy among South American clubs to facilitate the transfers of young talents. The information was first reported by the M360 Team in conjunction with the channel Paparazzo Rubro-Negro.
Profile and expectations at Ninho do Urubu
Mengão‘s interest in the forward is not recent. The club’s board scouted Joaquin Freitas during a friendly match played in Portugal in 2026. The internal assessment by the club highlighted technical characteristics reminiscent of Lautaro Martínez, the star of Inter Milan.
Despite his high potential, the coaching staff projects a gradual integration of the player, who arrives to join the squad and be an immediate alternative to Pedro.
The signing of Joaquin Freitas reflects Flamengo‘s constant search for South American talents with high resale potential and the ability to make an immediate impact in attack.
The squad and competition in attack
In addition to Freitas’s arrival, the Rubro-Negro also recently formalized the signing of Ecuadorian player Anthony Valencia. The player, who previously played for Royal Antwerp (BEL), is already in Rio and is expected to be included in the squad for the match against Mirassol on Wednesday (02).
Valencia fills the gap left by the departure of Gonzalo Plata, who was sold to a Russian club. With these new additions, coach Leonardo Jardim gains depth and important tactical options for the second half of the season’s competitions.
The expectation is that the competition for starting positions will elevate the squad’s competitiveness, preparing the team for the crucial challenges ahead.
By M360 Team
