Nicolás de la Cruz

Based on available data, reports in late 2024 suggested Flamengo would not sell for less than €20 million, while another report around the same time estimated his market value at approximately €17 million ($18 million). This followed his completed transfer from River Plate to Flamengo in January 2024 for a fee of €14.5 million. More recent reports from 2026, however, discuss the difficulty in finding a club for him but do not mention specific new valuations.

Our valuation for Nicolás de la Cruz is driven by the significant decline in his circumstances since 2024. While his transfer for €14.5 million and a subsequent reported asking price of €20 million set a high baseline, the most recent reports from mid-2026 describe a player with a chronic knee injury, low productivity, and a high salary, making a transfer very difficult. This suggests his market value has depreciated considerably, leading to our more conservative estimate.