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Will Valentín Castellanos leave Lazio in January?

The Flamengo is in the final stretch of the season, aiming for the titles of the Brazilian Championship and the Copa Libertadores, but is already planning for the year 2026. Therefore, the red-black team has identified the Argentine striker Valentín Castellanos as a target and already has a date to present the proposal.

According to the Italian site ‘The Laziali’, specialized in Lazio (ITA), Flamengo is expected to make the first proposal for Valentín Castellanos at the beginning of 2026. This is because the team from the Italian capital would be more open to selling in the January market, when the window opens in Europe.

IS CASTELLANOS AN OLD TARGET FOR FLAMENGO?

Valentín Castellanos was already a target for Flamengo at the beginning of the season. In early 2025, the red-black team offered 25 million euros (R$ 161 million at the time's exchange rate), but the Romans did not accept the proposal for the Argentine striker.

WHAT DID FLAMENGO DO AFTER THE REFUSAL FOR CASTELLANOS?

After Lazio refused the proposal for Valentín Castellanos, Flamengo decided to invest in other players. Thus, the Carioca club secured the signings of Jorge Carrascal and Samuel Lino for the remainder of the season.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Meanwhile, the Flamengo squad remains focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. Thus, the Most Beloved faces Santos this Sunday (09), at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 33rd round of the Brazilian Championship.

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