Flamengo president breaks silence on Luiz Henrique deal | OneFootball

Luiz Henrique is one of the players tipped to compete in the World Cup

The president of Flamengo said this Thursday (14) that the club is monitoring Luiz Henrique’s situation at Zenit (RUS). Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, said he is waiting for an opening, just as happened when the club signed Lucas Paquetá.

— We’re very happy with the squad we have. But we can’t stop looking at the opportunities and possibilities that appear on the market. There are a huge number of players on our radar who are not necessarily within reach for us right now — said Bap, who added:

— But we’re always watching for openings. Just like with Paquetá. If Paquetá had wanted to stay in Europe, there would have been no way for us to compete with a European offer. That depends on many variables, not just desire or the money the club has. But if the opportunity arises, of course Flamengo will consider it — he concluded.

Is Luiz Henrique an expensive player?

After 2024 in Brazil, Zenit paid 35 million euros (around R$ 220 million at the time) to Botafogo for the right winger. As a result, the Russian club is demanding 50 million euros (R$ 292.7 million at the current exchange rate) to sell him.

Why is Zenit asking for that amount?

The Saint Petersburg side knows the striker has a chance of playing in the World Cup, which could serve as a shop window. So after the tournament, with the transfer window open, the Russians intend to profit from the Brazilian player.

When is the Brazil squad announcement?

With Luiz Henrique waiting in expectation, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will announce the final World Cup squad on Monday (18). The entity has scheduled an event at the Museum of Tomorrow, in Rio de Janeiro, featuring important figures from the Brazil national team.

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