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Aston Villa makes second offer for Emerson Royal from Flamengo

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:50 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Aston Villa makes second offer for Emerson Royal from Flamengo

Summary

Aston Villa has increased their offer for Emerson Royal to €10 million (£8.6 million) after an initial bid of €9 million was rejected by Flamengo. This negotiation comes after Flamengo's board showed a willingness to compromise following previous resistance. Royal, who joined Flamengo from AC Milan and had a challenging season, was expected to leave the club soon. Concerns remain about whether he fits Unai Emery's tactical system, particularly regarding his technical abilities under pressure.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa's second bid for Emerson Royal is €10 million.
•Flamengo's management is reportedly preparing for Royal's departure.
•Royal struggled to adapt at Flamengo, with only one goal in 40 appearances.
•Questions arise about Royal's fit in Unai Emery's system.

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7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa Make Second Offer For Brazilian Target: Does He Fit Emery’s System?

What they're saying

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Money talks. It usually does in modern football, and Flamengo have seemingly listened. After dug-in resistance from the Rio de Janeiro board earlier in the week, Aston Villa have forced a breakthrough...
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