Peñarol has started negotiations for Nicolás De la Cruz, a 29-year-old Uruguayan central midfielder. It is said that the player views a move to the club favorably. The presidents of both clubs have held discussions, and the transfer could proceed if Flamengo agrees to loan the player for a reasonable price. De la Cruz has 37 caps and 5 goals for Uruguay. He joined Flamengo in January 2024 for a fee of €14.5 million, and his contract runs until June 2028. According to reports in late 2024, the asking price was €20 million, while Transfermarkt lists his current market value at €8.00m.