Flamengo sporting director José Boto reinforces his optimism regarding the pursuit of Thiago Almada and details the club’s strategy to maintain squad competitiveness during this transfer window.
Flamengo‘s search for a high-profile signing in the transfer market remains the main topic behind the scenes at Gávea. Sporting director José Boto opened up about the negotiations for Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, who is considered the club’s top target for the remainder of the season. Amidst intense activity, the executive sought to reassure fans regarding the progress of the talks.
Despite the anxiety from both supporters and the coaching staff, Boto emphasizes that the process requires caution. The Rio-based club has already received a positive signal from the player but is still discussing financial details with Atlético de Madrid to ensure a viable deal. The executive points out that time is a necessary ally to finalize signings of this magnitude under the right conditions.
Behind the scenes of the negotiations
The director was firm in explaining the complexity behind high-level international transactions. According to the M360 Team, talks continue at a steady pace, without any drastic breakthroughs or setbacks in recent days. The club understands that rushing the stages could compromise the Rubro-Negro‘s financial balance.
Boto stated:
He is a player who interests us, and we are working on it. It is not an easy signing for several reasons, but we are working and I am confident that we will get it done.
Elsewhere in the interview, the executive reinforced Flamengo‘s stance regarding the negotiations:
People think it’s easy work. It’s easy when you’re not the one doing it. Talking is easy; doing it is more difficult. The intention is to have the best possible conditions, and often, to get those conditions, we need time and patience.
Squad management and departures
Beyond new arrivals, Flamengo remains vigilant to avoid significant losses. The club recently rejected a move from Besiktas for defender Léo Pereira. The board is adopting a firm stance: players will only be sold if there is a suitable replacement and a lucrative offer for the club’s coffers.
The absolute priority, as noted by the M360 Team, is not to weaken the squad managed by Leonardo Jardim. The club is taking a protective approach toward assets it considers essential for the remainder of the Brazilian Serie A, focusing now on ironing out the final details of ongoing negotiations to strengthen the team before the transfer window officially closes.
Equipe M360
