Richard Reus catches the eye of European clubs after Copa America, Flamengo could benefit from Palmeiras player

Palmeiras have indicated that they will only accept the release of Richard Rios in exchange for the termination fee.

Colombia’s Copa America star Richard Rios has attracted interest from clubs around the world and could soon leave Palmeiras. Flamengo, where the player trains, could fetch a million euros with negotiations possible.

With the player’s name circulating in the markets, Palmeiras indicated that they would only accept his release for the value of the termination penalty. In other words, 20 million euros (116.7 million Brazilian reals at current prices). It is worth noting that São Paulo owns 70% of the Colombian midfielder’s economic rights, and the contract runs until December 31, 2026. In addition, Guarani owns 14% and the athlete himself owns 10%. Finally, the coaching club Flamengo owns 6%. Information from “General Electric”.

Richard Rios and Flamingo

Flamengo discovered Richard Rios at a futsal match in Colombia in 2019. At the time, the club’s scouts were fascinated by the midfielder, invited him to test out on the pitch and the boy got the nod.

Interestingly, the midfielder made his professional debut for Flamengo against Palmeiras, in a 1-1 draw at Allianz Parque, in a match in which the Rio side suffered from a coronavirus outbreak during the 2020 Brazilian league and had to resort to a base.

With no space in Flamengo’s “brilliant” squad, Richard Rios played on loan in Mazatlán, Mexico, in 2022. That same year, he signed with Guarani, where he played in the Brazilian second division. In 2023, he stood out at Campinas and attracted the interest of teams such as Palmeiras. CorinthInternational, among others. However, Abel Ferrerra won the competition and paid 6 million Brazilian reals for 70% of the economic rights.