Castillo joins Fluminense: Lanús celebrate million-pound profit from deal | OneFootball

Fluminense has signed forward Rodrigo Castillo, a standout at Lanús, for 8 million dollars (about R$ 40 million for 80% of his rights). The 27-year-old player will arrive in Rio de Janeiro to undergo medical exams and sign his contract, fulfilling a direct request from coach Luis Zubeldía.

In just seven months at Lanús, Castillo scored 14 goals in 33 matches and won the Copa Sudamericana and Recopa titles. His decisive performances at Maracanã against Brazilian teams were key in convincing the Tricolor das Laranjeiras to make a major investment in signing the “goal man.”

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According to information from the newspaper La Nacion, the deal brings astronomical profits to Lanús, which acquired the player for just 1.7 million dollars in 2025. Having come through the youth ranks at River Plate and played in lower divisions, Castillo comes to Brazil at the peak of his career. He arrives to be the new attacking reference in the Copa Libertadores campaign.

Due to the closing of the international transfer window (TMS) this Tuesday, the transfer was expedited by the board. While Fluminense gains a new top scorer, Lanús will have an extra deadline until March 10 to seek a replacement in the Argentine market after finalizing the million-dollar sale.

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