Cristian Zapata towards Flamengo

By Football Italia staff

Cristian Zapata is released by Milan and in negotiations for a move to Brazil with Flamengo, confirmed the club Vice-President.

Zapata is 32 years old and his contract with the Rossoneri will expire on June 30, with no new deal on the table.

He made 20 competitive appearances for Milan this season, scoring one Europa League goal.

“I cannot lie, we are in discussions for Jemerson and Zapata, so will sign one or the other,” Flamengo Vice-President Marcos Braz told Globoesporte.

Colombia international centre-back Zapata has been in Italy since 2005 with Udinese, then Milan in 2012 after one season at Villarreal.

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