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Flamengo holds 32% of André Luiz's economic rights

The European transfer window opens on January 1st and runs until the last day of the month. With that, Benfica (POR) is close to finalizing the signing of striker André Luiz from Rio Ave (POR). Thus, Flamengo could receive a multi-million payout from the transaction.

This is because Benfica is expected to complete the signing of André Luiz for 12 million euros (R$ 78.3 million at the current exchange rate), plus bonuses. As a result, the transaction will generate profit for Flamengo once again. The information comes from the Portuguese press.

Flamengo retained 32% of the economic rights of André Luiz. Therefore, if the transaction is finalized at 12 million euros (R$ 78.3 million at the current exchange rate), Mengo will receive 3.84 million euros (R$ 25 million).

WHO IS ANDRÉ LUIZ?

André Luiz is the main player for Rio Ave this season. That's because the former Flamengo player has played in 16 matches, scoring five goals and providing five assists to his teammates.

As a result, striker André Luiz has attracted the interest of major European football clubs. Teams such as Porto (POR), Sporting (POR), Bayer Leverkusen (GER), and Olympique de Marseille (FRA) have been keeping an eye on the center forward.

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