Plata, a standout player for Flamengo during the 2026 Copa do Mundo, has returned to the club after a transfer to Dínamo Moscou was cancelled. The 28-year-old attacker was a target for the Russian club, but the transfer was not completed before the deadline. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, Plata was involved in a controversy with Arboleda in a boate in the United States, which may have contributed to the cancellation of the transfer.
Plata's return to Flamengo has been met with a positive response from his teammates, with no official penalty or fine imposed on him. The attacker has been training with the team in Quito, where Flamengo trained at LDU's base. This will be Plata's first opportunity to play as a visitor in his home country, having previously played for Del Valle from 2012 to 2019.
With the transfer to Dínamo Moscou cancelled, Plata will have the chance to re-establish himself in the Flamengo team, which has been searching for alternatives in the attacking position. The club has already signed Anthony Valencia, an equatoriano player, and has used Luiz Araújo and Carrascal in recent matches. Plata will face Independiente del Valle on Thursday at 21h30 (de Brasília) in a match that will determine a spot in the semifinals.