International Football · Saturday, September 5, 2026
Plata Returns to Flamengo After Russian Setback
The Ecuadorian striker, qualified for the 2026 World Cup, returns to Flamengo after his transfer to Dynamo Moscow was cancelled for medical reasons.
By Editorial team
After undergoing medical examinations at Dynamo Moscow, Alejandro Plata returns to Flamengo following the collapse of his transfer to Moscow. The Russian club cited knee tendinitis, a diagnosis contested by Flamengo. The Ecuadorian international, who will participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, will return to Rio on Sunday. His integration into the squad will be reassessed ahead of the upcoming continental challenges.