Official: Emerson Royal joins Flamengo from Milan | OneFootball

Brazilian defender Emerson Royal has joined Flamengo on a permanent transfer from Milan.

Serie A giants Milan confirm Emerson Royal’s permanent move to Flamengo after just one season at San Siro.

Emerson Royal joins Flamengo from Milan – official statement

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 22: Emerson Royal of AC Milan warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between AC Milan and Girona FC at Stadio San Siro on January 22, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“AC Milan announce that Emerson Royal has moved to Flamengo on a permanent transfer,” the Italian club said in a statement.

“The Rossoneri Club would like to thank Emerson and wish him the best, both personally and professionally.”

According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is worth €9m including add-ons.

Emerson Royal has joined the Rossoneri from Tottenham in the 2024 summer transfer window for €15m plus €2m add-ons.

Emerson Royal’s Milan exit pushed Wesley to Roma

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 13: Wesley of Flamengo controls the ball during the match between Flamengo and Atletico Mineiro as part of Brasileirao 2024 at Maracana Stadium on November 13, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

His move to Flamengo has paved the way for Wesley’s transfer to Roma as the Brazilian landed in the Italian capital on Sunday morning to undergo medical tests and sign his contract with the Giallorossi.

Emerson Royal made 26 appearances for Milan in the 2024-25 campaign, but didn’t score or assist for the Rossoneri.

epa11703680 Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr (L) in action against AC Milan’s Fikayo Tomori (2R) during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and AC Milan, in Madrid, Spain, 05 November 2024. EPA-EFE/JUANJO MARTIN

Flamengo said Emerson Royal had signed a contract until 2028 with an option for a further campaign.

Milan are currently on an Asia-Pacific Tour, where they have already met Arsenal and Liverpool in summer friendlies.

Their first official game of the season is scheduled for August 17 against Bari in the Coppa Italia.