Flamengo eyeing Darwin Núñez move, but price tag puts them off | OneFootball

Darwim Núñez receives ‘astronomical’ salary at Al Hilal (SAU)

The board of Flamengo continues its search for a new striker for Filipe Luís’s team. After evaluating names such as Kaio Jorge, from Cruzeiro, and Marcos Leonardo, from Al Hilal (SAU), the Rubro-Negro sought information about Darwim Núñez, former Liverpool (ENG) player and currently with the Saudi team.

However, signing Darwim Núñez is unfeasible. That’s because the striker earns 16 million euros (R$ 99 million) per year in salary. In other words, Flamengo would have to pay something close to R$ 8 million per month to the player. In addition, the former Liverpool player also does not wish to return to South America.

Did Flamengo try to sign other strikers?

Yes! In January 2026, Flamengo made an offer to sign Kaio Jorge, but did not reach a financial agreement with Cruzeiro. In addition, Mengão tried to bring in Richarlison, currently at Tottenham (ENG). However, the former Fluminense player also does not wish to return to Brazil.

Why does Flamengo want to sign a striker?

The striker position is the main priority for Flamengo at the moment. After all, coach Filipe Luís wants to bring in a new striker with different characteristics from Pedro, to compete for the number 9 position. However, after investing heavily in Lucas Paquetá, Mengão does not intend to make ‘crazy’ moves in the market.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo returns to the field this Saturday (07) to face Sampaio Corrêa, for the sixth round of the Campeonato Carioca. Thus, the match kicks off at 9:00 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. It’s worth noting that Rubro-Negro is in a delicate situation in the State Championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Sampaio Corrêa, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, SporTV (cable channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca match.

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