Flamengo pushes for Thiago Almada signing as Avaí completes $400 million SAF sale
Flamengo is actively negotiating the acquisition of Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada from Atlético Madrid. Director José Boto said the talks are complex but the club remains confident and hopes to finalise the deal, while also noting Turkish side Beşiktaş’s interest in defender Léo Pereira, which will depend on financial conditions.
Manchester City has agreed personal terms with 18‑year‑old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, valuing the player at roughly €100 million, and Juventus has settled a fixed fee of €33 million (potentially €40 million) to sign Bosnian youngster Kerim Alajbegovic from Bayer Leverkusen. In Brazil, Avaí Futebol Clube approved the sale of 90 % of its SAF to Kactus Capital for over R$400 million to retire debt and fund new investments. Other clubs are also active: Botafogo is evaluating a move for Joaquín Correa to Estudiantes, Vasco da Gama has been offered former River Plate midfielder Juan Quintero, São Paulo faces a transfer ban over unpaid dues to Lazio, and Atlético‑MG confirmed the loan of Uruguayan striker Thiago Borbas with an option to buy.
Entities: Avaí Futebol Clube · Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas · Chico da Costa · Clube de Regatas do Flamengo · Cruzeiro Esporte Clube · Flamengo · Jalen Duren · James Harden · Juventus FC · Juventus Football Club · Kactus Capital · Manchester City FC
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Avaí approved the sale of 90 % of its SAF to Kactus Capital for over R$400 million to clear debt and fund investments. (Club financial restructuring.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Léo Gamalho has made seven appearances for Avaí without a shot on target. (Player performance data.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Flamengo is negotiating for Thiago Almada and notes Turkish interest in defender Léo Pereira. (Club transfer updates.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Manchester City agreed personal terms with 18‑year‑old Ayyoub Bouaddi, valued at about €100 million. (16c04190-5972-4ddf-a44d-059e94d87ae5)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juan Quintero terminated his contract with River Plate and is being offered to Vasco da Gama. (South American player movement.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Botafogo is considering transferring Joaquín Correa to Estudiantes. (03af69cf-78b5-4645-8cb7-d83cef037232)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juventus agreed a fixed fee of €33 million, potentially €40 million, for Kerim Alajbegovic. (European transfer news.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Remo is seeking a left‑back and a fast forward, citing an inflated transfer market. (Club recruitment statements.)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Juventus agreed to pay €33 million (potentially €40 million) for Kerim Alajbegovic. (16c04190-5972-4ddf-a44d-059e94d87ae5)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flamengo director José Boto says the Almada negotiation is complex but the club is confident. (c50d809a-9e2f-401a-9628-552c6587719f, a32a40cb-6b98-449b-8670-170873be5bd7)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Besiktas has shown interest in Flamengo defender Léo Pereira. (a32a40cb-6b98-449b-8670-170873be5bd7)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Flamengo is negotiating to sign Thiago Almada from Atlético Madrid. (c50d809a-9e2f-401a-9628-552c6587719f, a32a40cb-6b98-449b-8670-170873be5bd7)