Internacional and Flamengo reach definitive agreement for Thiago Maia

This Wednesday, 3rd, International It is Flamengo have reached a definitive agreement for the transfer of Thiago Maia. After playing for Colorado during the first half of the season on loan, the Rio Grande do Sul club brought forward the purchase, which was already scheduled to happen, but only at the end of this year.

Thiago Maia arrived at Internacional in March of this year and, since the beginning of negotiations, the club has been planning to sign him permanently. However, with the lack of time and the imminent closing of the transfer window, Colorado agreed on a loan until December 2024, with an obligation to buy after the specified period.

Despite the deal being guaranteed, Inter decided to bring forward the process and notify Flamengo of the payment of four million euros, around R$24 million at the current exchange rate, to sign a new contract with the midfielder. Now, Thiago Maia is definitely part of the team from Rio Grande do Sul and has a contract signed until the end of 2026.

Of the total amount paid by the Gauchos, Flamengo will receive 2.85 million euros, approximately R$17.1 million, in addition to retaining 25% of the player’s economic rights. Lillefrom France, will receive 1.15 million euros, R$ 6.9 million, and will continue with the same percentage under the athlete’s transfer.

In an official statement, Flamengo said goodbye to the midfielder. “Clube de Regatas do Flamengo informs that it has completed the permanent transfer of athlete Thiago Maia to Internacional. We would like to thank him for his services and countless achievements! We wish him luck and much success in the continuation of his career.” announced the Rio de Janeiro club.