Overview
- Flamengo, which issued a public statement Wednesday, says Almería has been in default for 590 days and owes more than €1.8 million.
- The claim stems from Lázaro’s August 2022 transfer, with Flamengo saying it paid over €1.5 million in Spanish taxes that the contract assigned to Almería.
- FIFA issued a decision that Flamengo says fully recognized its right to be reimbursed.
- The Brazilian club plans to enforce the case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and accuses Almería of using legal tactics to delay payment.
- Reports note Cristiano Ronaldo bought 25% of Almería in February, though coverage shows no claim against him and no public response yet from him or the club.