Flamengo denies inquiries for midfielder Evander and remains fully focused on signing Thiago Almada for the remainder of the season.
Amid the bustle of the transfer market, the name of Evander, currently with FC Cincinnati, emerged behind the scenes as a potential “Plan B” for Flamengo should the negotiations for Argentine Thiago Almada fall through. However, the Rubro-Negro board was quick to deny any discussions involving the Brazilian player.
According to information gathered by the M360 team, there is no interest from the Rio-based club in Evander. Internally, the rumor is viewed as a strategic maneuver by agents to increase the athlete’s visibility in the market.
Furthermore, the player’s technical profile reportedly does not align with the requirements sought by Flamengo’s management to reinforce the squad at this time.
Previous history at Ninho do Urubu
Although Evander‘s name has resurfaced, the relationship between the midfielder and Flamengo is not new. Between late 2023 and early 2024, the player was indeed on the club’s radar.
During that period, the Rubro-Negro went as far as formalizing offers to the Portland Timbers—the club holding the player’s rights at the time—with proposals reaching approximately 7 million dollars.
The previous negotiations, led by the management of Marcos Braz, ultimately failed to progress due to impasses with the North American club’s board. Today, with a new configuration in the football department under the leadership of director José Boto, interest in the player has been completely ruled out.
The race for Thiago Almada
Flamengo‘s absolute focus remains the signing of Thiago Almada. To unlock the complex operation, director José Boto was in Argentina last weekend for decisive meetings with agent Agustín Jiménez.
The club is racing against time, as the registration list for the remainder of the Libertadores must be sent to CONMEBOL by next Friday (07) at 6:00 PM (Brasília time).
The pursuit of the midfielder is ambitious, with figures that could reach 30 million euros, including contractual targets and bonuses. The outcome of the negotiation remains uncertain, as the player also attracts interest from River Plate, making it a fierce competition between the South American giants.
