Milan agree deal with Flamengo for Emerson Royal

Flamengo has reached an agreement with AC Milan to sign right-back Emerson Royal, according to media reports in Brazil.

Jude Bellingham (R) of Real Madrid vies with Emerson Royal of AC Milan during the UEFA Champions League football match between Real Madrid and AC Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua)

The 26-year-old will arrive in Rio de Janeiro for a medical on Saturday, having agreed in principle to a deal running until December 2028, local press said on Thursday.

Flamengo reportedly agreed to pay nine million euros to release the defender, who had three years remaining on his Milan contract.

Emerson made 26 appearances across all competitions for the Italian Serie A club following his August 2024 move from Tottenham.

He is set to be the second signing for Flamengo since Brazil's mid-season transfer window opened on July 10, joining former Spain international midfielder Saul.