Flamengo hires Leo Ortiz

After another round of negotiations, the agreement is about to be finalized

Hey Flamingo He continues to seek to sign defender Leo Ortiz. Therefore, after another round of negotiations on Thursday (29) with Red Bull Bragantino, the two teams have narrowed the gap in their differences and the contract signing is still awaiting details.

According to General Electric, Flamingo He will pay a sum in excess of €8 million (R$43 million at current prices) to Red Bull Bragantino to hire Leo Ortiz. Therefore, after a new round this Thursday (29), the two parties have achieved progress in the financial file, which was the biggest obstacle, and the signing of the contract is approaching a positive result for the red and black team.

Asked by Bragantino

Diego Seri, Executive Director of Football at Red Bull Bragantino, participated in the meeting on Thursday (29) with representatives of Flamingo. Bragança Paulista manager has made clear his desire to include Leo Ortiz in the match against Botafogo, in the pre-Libertadores da América tournament.

Long negotiations

Hey Flamingo He even came to personal terms with Leo Ortiz at the beginning of January. But Red Bull Bragantino made negotiations difficult and talks between the two teams stopped. Therefore, after the two parties met to reduce the distance of intentions, the agreement became close to being concluded.

Titi's desire

Leo Ortiz is coach Tite's desire. The coach worked with the defender during the period in which he coached the Brazilian national team. This is because the coach summoned the athlete to matches. The 28-year-old defender was on the pre-call-up list for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but was not called up in the final decision.

Flamingo position

Hey Flamingo He has already made two official reinforcements for the 2024 season. Nicolas de la Cruz was the first. The Uruguayan midfielder arrived after signing from River Plate (ARG). Finally, Matthias Viña arrived after the Mingo Agreement with Roma (ITA). The left-back was on loan at Sassuolo (ITA) at the time.

Next game

While the red and black panel remains focused on concluding the agreement with the cast of Leo Ortiz Flamingo Focuses on next season commitment. Mes Querido will take the field on Saturday (02), at 4pm (Brasilia time), against Madureira, at the Maracanã, in a match valid for the final round of the Guanabara Cup.