Flamengo is shaking up the transfer market, preparing a astronomical offer of around R$ 150 million for Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, currently with Atlético de Madrid.
Flamengo is showing that it doesn’t want to hold back in its pursuit of top-tier reinforcements for the remainder of the season. According to recent information, the club’s board is working on a $30 million offer—approximately R$ 152.9 million—to bring back midfielder Thiago Almada. The player, who currently plays for Atlético de Madrid, has also attracted interest from River Plate, but Flamengo’s proposal puts them in the advantageous position in the race for the athlete.
A High-Impact Negotiation in the National Market
Flamengo’s pursuit has a clear objective: to acquire 50% of the player’s economic rights. If the deal materializes at these figures, Thiago Almada’s transfer would rank among the top 4 most expensive signings in the history of Brazilian football. The current list is led by names such as Lucas Paquetá (Flamengo), Gerson (Cruzeiro), and Vitor Roque (Palmeiras).
“Almada’s priority is to stay in Europe, and a return to Brazilian football would depend on the offers received by Atlético de Madrid,” points out the context of the negotiation.
Full Focus on the 2026 World Cup
While the transfer market buzzes behind the scenes, Thiago Almada remains fully focused on his international mission. The midfielder is with the Argentine national team squad, preparing for the grand final of the 2026 World Cup. The decisive clash against Spain will take place this Sunday, the 19th, at 4 PM (Brasília time) at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Transfer History and Career Path
A potential move to Rio de Janeiro would mark Almada’s return to Brazil after his stint with Botafogo in 2024. After playing for Atlanta United and having a brief spell at Lyon, the Argentine arrived at Atlético de Madrid at the beginning of the 2025/26 season for approximately 21 million euros. However, the player failed to shine as expected in Spain, spending significant time on the bench, which opens a window of opportunity for the interest of South American giants.
The market remains hot, and the outcome of this negotiation promises to be one of the highlights of the transfer window, consolidating the investment power of Brazilian clubs on the global stage. The coming days will be decisive in determining whether Thiago Almada will accept the project of returning to the country to wear the Flamengo jersey.
