Globo journalist slams Flamengo after Palmeiras sign Jhon Arias | OneFootball

What Did Carlos Eduardo Lino Say About Flamengo?

Flamengo and Palmeiras are the clubs with the greatest financial power in Brazilian football. In this transfer window, both teams sought to sign Jhon Arias, but it was the team from São Paulo that secured the midfielder. Despite this situation, Carlos Eduardo Lino, a journalist from ‘Grupo Globo’, raised his tone and ‘attacked’ Mengo.

During the ‘Seleção SporTV’ program this Thursday (05), Lino condemned a possible action by Flamengo in seeking to sign Arias just to increase the price Palmeiras would have to pay for the player. After this statement, the topic became a debate among those present on the panel.

WHAT DID CARLOS EDUARDO LINO SAY?

— I think this dispute was ridiculous, especially being between two Brazilian football teams. Until you think as a league, also think about financial fair play, respect the market. Competing is one thing, but entering just to harm the opponent I do not agree with –, said Lino.

WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS OVER JHON ARIAS?

The debate arises from journalist Diogo Dantas's information, indicating that Flamengo made a proposal of 22 million euros (about R$ 136 million at the current exchange rate) for Arias. Thus, Palmeiras had to increase their offer to cover the Rubro-Negro's bid and, with that, secure the player's signing.

As reported by Coluna do Fla on Wednesday (04), Flamengo was interested in signing Arias, but without the values being disclosed. The transaction, in fact, did not progress because the midfielder made it clear he did not want to play for Mengão.

DID PALMEIRAS SIGN JHON ARIAS?

Yes! This Thursday (05), Palmeiras secured the signing of Jhon Arias. Thus, the São Paulo team will pay 25 million euros (R$ 155 million) to Wolverhampton (ENG) for the player. The Colombian midfielder will have a contract valid with the alviverde team for four seasons.

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