Flamengo Sets Condition to Make More Transfer Signings
The club awaits a potential exit for Everton Cebolinha to free up wage budget after securing new forwards.
Flamengo remains active in the transfer market but has established a clear prerequisite for any further additions this window. With deals for Joaquín Freitas and Antony Valencia finalized, incoming moves now hinge on squad departures.
Flamengo remains active in the transfer market, but the board has established a clear condition before completing any further signings: freeing up wage space by moving current squad members. The news, originally reported by journalist Raissa Simplício, points to a potential departure for Everton Cebolinha as the main route under consideration to open up financial room for new moves.
In the video above, Bernardo Ramos analyzes the club's market strategy, the financial terms behind the latest additions, and the tactical impact of the new arrivals for manager Leonardo Jardim. The timeline for business is tight, as the registration deadline for the Copa Libertadores closes this coming Friday, while the domestic Brazilian transfer window closes the following Friday, September 11.
Prospect profile and Joaquín Freitas transfer fee
Among the new additions, forward Joaquín Freitas arrives from River Plate for €8 million—a figure recognized internally by Flamengo's directors, dismissing speculative claims of around €17 million. The player previously caught attention at Acassuso and was playing on the right flank under Eduardo Coudet at River Plate to cover a shortage in the Argentine squad.
According to Bernardo, Joaquín Freitas is not necessarily arriving to play as a pure winger, but rather to adapt as a central backup behind Pedro. The lack of depth in that position became clear during the 3-0 victory over Botafogo, when manager Leonardo Jardim had to keep Pedro on for the full 90 minutes because only youngster Jorginho was on the bench—with Bruno Henrique unavailable—later improvising Everton Cebolinha as a central reference point.
Antony Valencia and the scouting recruitment model
Another signing finalized by the club is Antony Valencia, a 23-year-old right winger acquired from Royal Antwerp for €5 million. A left-footed attacker with three senior caps for Ecuador—who was also scouted for World Cup squads under managers like Sebastián Beccacece—the player is working his way back after an ACL injury last season.
Bernardo notes that the Ecuadorian winger fits the coaching staff's preferred tactical setup to cut inside onto his stronger foot, opening wide channels for overlapping runs from right-back Emerson Royal. The pundit emphasizes that these signings represent a deliberate scouting approach instead of marquee moves for established stars like Luiz Henrique, reinvesting funds raised from Plata's exit into promising young players with significant room for growth.