Flamengo, the Brazilian football club, has abandoned its pursuit of Irish winger Mikey Johnston, who currently plays for West Bromwich Albion in the English Championship. The 26-year-old attacker was reportedly close to joining Flamengo for a fee around R$35-37 million (approximately £5 million). Johnston, who scored three goals and provided five assists in 41 appearances last season, was a known figure to Flamengo's football director José Boto from his time at Vitória de Guimarães. However, the transfer collapsed after Johnston failed the medical examination. Additionally, strong negative reactions from Flamengo supporters and internal pressures within the club influenced the decision to halt the signing. The backlash extended to Flamengo's management, with reports of internal disagreements and dissatisfaction directed at José Boto, who has been criticized for his handling of the transfer and his salary, which is reportedly R$240,000 higher than that of Flamengo's coach Filipe Luís. Despite speculation about Boto's potential resignation amid the internal crisis, Flamengo's president has publicly denied any imminent changes in the club's football leadership.