Gio Reyna is likely to be on the move this summer, but could South America be the destination instead of Europe?
According to Brazilian outlet RTI Esporte, Flamengo is interested in a move for the Borussia Dortmund attacker.
The report states a businessman brought Reyna’s name to the attention of Flamengo sporting director José Boto, who passed along the recommendation to the team’s coaching staff.
Head coach Filipe Luis has given his approval for a move, which would be a season-long loan with a purchase option. Luis sees Reyna as a possible backup for attacking midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta.
Flamengo is looking to bolster its squad ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off next month in the United States. Dortmund is also set to play at the Club World Cup, through Reyna’s role is unclear after his playing time vanished toward the end of the 2024-25 season.
Reyna was an unused sub in eight of Dortmund’s last 10 league games, making a total of 25 appearances during the 2024-25 season.
The 22-year-old was not named to the U.S. men’s national team preliminary Gold Cup roster this week due to his participation in the Club World Cup. But the possibility has now emerged that he could be at the tournament with Flamengo instead of Dortmund.
Flamengo will face ES Tunis, Chelsea, and the winner of a playoff between Club América and LAFC at the Club World Cup.
Sky Germany also reported this week that Real Sociedad is interested in a move for Reyna, who has a contract with Dortmund through the end of next season.
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