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NOW! EVANDER RETURNS TO FLAMENGO'S RADAR, WHICH MAKES CONTACT WITH THE PLAYER

The midfielder had negotiated with Rubro-Negro in January, but the Portland Timbers ruled out releasing the athlete

17 Jul 2024 | 19:41 |

The transfer window opened on the 10th and Flamengo has already started moving in the market. O Mais Querido once again tried to sign Claudinho (Zenit) and has already reached an agreement with the player. However, the midfielder is not the only one the club wants again. This is because Evander has once again entered Rubro-Negro's sights.

According to information from journalist Tiago Brandão, from "Território MLS", Rubro-Negro consulted the contractual situation of Evander, who currently plays for Portland Timbers (USA). However, Mais Queridohas not yet made a proposal to the North American team, but has highlighted interest in the midfielder.

FLAMENGO TRIED TO SIGN THE MIDCASTER IN JANUARY

It is worth remembering that in mid-December and January, Flamengo sought to sign Evander. Rubro-Negro even offered 7 million dollars (R$ 34 million) for part of the athlete's economic rights. However, even with the midfielder's desire to play for the club, Portland did not release him.

EVANDER CAME TO SPEAK ABOUT FLAMENGO'S INTEREST

After Portland refused the midfielder's proposal, Flamengo, Evander spoke about the negotiation with Rubro-Negro and highlighted that he would like to defend the club, but respected the decision of the North American team.

"He was really interested, that's a football thing. When a proposal comes from a team like Flamengo, one of the biggest in Brazil if not the biggest, arouses interest in us too. But it was a tough negotiation, it lasted a long time", he said, before concluding:

"The Portland took a stand, wanted to keep me, they didn't want to release me. It was a tough, difficult negotiation, but of course during the negotiation period, my mind changes. But today I'm focused on helping Portland", he highlighted, in an interview with the portal. 365 score.