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Flamengo transfer pursuits and roster restructuring 2026

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By early September 2026, Flamengo has significantly restructured its roster through several key transfers and contract renewals. The club finalized the signings of 19-year-old Argentine attacker Joaquín Freitas from River Plate and 23-year-old Ecuadorian winger Anthony Valencia from Royal Antwerp. Freitas, who signed a contract through 2031, joined the squad in a deal worth approximately US$ 15 million for 80% of his economic rights. Valencia, a member of Ecuador’s 2026 World Cup squad, arrived to fill the vacancy left by Gonzalo ~~Plata’s departure to~~ Plata, who failed medical examinations for Dynamo Moscow. Valencia joined in a deal valued at approximately 5 million euros for 100% of his rights, with Royal Antwerp retaining a 15% sell-on clause. During his presentation at the Maracanã stadium, Valencia stated, “It is a dream to play here!” To balance the budget following the €45 million acquisition of Lucas Paquetá, Flamengo completed the sale of attacker Wallace Yan to Red Bull Bragantino. The deal, valued at approximately €6 million for 70% of Yan’s economic rights, includes a contract for Yan running until August 2031. As part of this transaction, Flamengo acquired 18-year-old center-forward Juliano Viana from Bragantino’s youth academy, holding 60% of his economic rights. Additionally, the club has secured the future of 32-year-old Chilean midfielder Erick Pulgar. Following interest from the Middle Eastern market, Pulgar signed a contract extension that keeps him at Flamengo until the end of 2029, featuring an increased release clause of R$ 50 million. ~~The club has been working to expedite player registrations ahead of the Copa Libertadores quarterfinals against Independiente del Valle.~~

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