Flamengo's president, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, had celebrated the sale of Plata just a day before Dínamo Moscou backed out, stating, "I'm very happy with the sale of Plata." However, the sale was ultimately cancelled. Plata's return has been welcomed by his teammates, with captain Arrascaeta expressing his happiness on social media. The club has also released a statement, assuring Plata that he will be "received with open arms" and will be reintegrated into the team.
Plata's return is expected to boost the team's morale, as he has been considered an important player tactically by both Filipe Luís and Leonardo Jardim. The 23-year-old player will return to Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday and will not be available for the match against Mirassol on Thursday. However, he is expected to be back in action against Remo on Sunday. Flamengo has also promised to seek justice in the case of Plata, stating that they will "pursue the necessary reparations" due to the club's and Plata's treatment.