Flamengo Seals €9M Deal for Emerson Royal in Shock Signing

Flamengo announced the signing of Emerson Royal on the evening of this Saturday (26), on the eve of the match against Atlético-MG. The athlete is the second reinforcement for the red-black team in this transfer window, as Saúl Ñíguez was introduced this Friday (25).

Emerson Royal arrived in Rio de Janeiro on the morning of this Saturday (26). Shortly after, the full-back went to Ninho do Urubu to undergo medical examinations and then signed the contract with the Most Beloved , alongside the football director José Boto.

After rumors of a possible loan offer, Flamengo decided to acquire Emerson Royal's pass definitively. Thus, the red-black management will spend 9 million euros (about R$ 58 million) for the right-back. Additionally, the player signed a contract with Mengão valid for three and a half years, that is, until December 2028.

Flamengo had to ‘climb a mountain’ to secure the signing of Emerson Royal . This is because Milan had advanced talks to loan the full-back to Besiktas (TUR), including a purchase option of 10 million euros (R$ 65 million). However, the red-black interest ‘shook’ the Brazilian, who is preparing to wear the Sacred Mantle.

Emerson Royal has signed the contract, but Flamengo has not yet set a date for the introduction of the full-back. However, the expectation is that the player will make an appearance at Maracanã and meet the Red-Black Nation on Sunday (27), before the interstate classic against Atlético-MG, for the 17th round of the Brazilian Championship .

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