Flamengo set out plans to sign Luiz Henrique, former Botafogo man | OneFootball

Luiz Henrique is under contract with Zenit (RUS) until June 2028

Flamengo has placed forward Luiz Henrique, formerly of Botafogo, on its list of targets for the next transfer window. As a result, the club has outlined its plan for negotiations with Zenit (RUS) over the winger.

According to information from YouTuber Guilherme Pinheiro, Bap, Flamengo’s president, does not intend to get into a bidding war to sign Luiz Henrique. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro side plans to proceed cautiously in order to find a fair price for the Brazil international forward.

Zenit is demanding 50 million euros (R$ 292.7 million at the current exchange rate) to sell Luiz Henrique. The former Botafogo player has attracted interest from European clubs, but the transfer window on the continent is closed.

A RECORD-BREAKING DEAL?

That said, if Luiz Henrique were signed for the amount demanded by Zenit, Flamengo would break its record for the most expensive signing in club history. That is because Mengo bought Lucas Paquetá in January this year for 42 million euros (R$ 260 million).

WHAT IS LUIZ HENRIQUE’S SITUATION?

Luiz Henrique is under contract with Zenit until June 2028. Currently, the 25-year-old winger has made 31 appearances this season, scoring three goals and providing three assists for his teammates.

Thus, Luiz Henrique remains focused on securing a spot at the World Cup with the Brazil national team. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) will announce Brazil’s official squad on May 18 at an event at the Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro.

AND FLAMENGO?

While the transfer window remains closed, Flamengo stays focused on the upcoming challenges of the season. The Rubro-Negro side faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29) at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home, in the Copa Libertadores.

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