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Samuel Lino could be another reinforcement for Flamengo in the 2025 season

Keeping an eye on the market, Flamengo remains active in the current transfer window. Not surprisingly, after announcing the arrival of Saúl Ñíguez, the Rubro-Negro is negotiating the signing of Samuel Lino with Atlético de Madrid (ESP). In 2024, the midfielder was even voted the best player of the Spanish club.

In summary, in the year 2024, when he was voted the best player of Atlético de Madrid, Samuel Lino finished the season with eight goals in 46 matches played. At the time, the athlete expressed gratitude for the award recognition: “It is a great pride to be here and win this award in such a strong squad, with great players,” he said.

How much is Flamengo willing to pay for the player?

Currently, Flamengo plans to pay 25 million euros (R$ 162 million) to Atlético de Madrid to sign Samuel Lino. O Mais Querido is even the favorite to close the deal for the athlete. Journalist Marco Giordano initially provided the information.

Is another club interested in Samuel Lino?

Yes! That's because Napoli (ITA) showed interest in signing Samuel Lino before Flamengo. However, the Rubro-Negro intervened in the negotiations and took the lead in discussions with Atlético de Madrid. Now, O Mais Querido seeks to finalize all the bureaucratic aspects with the Spanish team to seal the deal.

What are Flamengo's signings in this window?

So far, Flamengo has only announced the signing of Saúl Ñíguez, formerly of Atlético de Madrid. The 30-year-old midfielder arrived in Rio de Janeiro last Tuesday (22). On Wednesday (23), the player underwent medical exams and signed a contract with O Mais Querido until the end of 2028.

Besides Saúl Ñíguez and the negotiations with Samuel Lino, Flamengo is close to announcing the signings of Emerson Royal and Jorge Carrascal. In fact, O Mais Querido already has all the details agreed with both players and should announce them as reinforcements for the continuation of the season as soon as possible.

What are Samuel Lino's stats for Atlético de Madrid?

In total, Samuel Lino represented Atlético de Madrid in 93 games, starting in 65 of them. Additionally, the midfielder has accumulated 5,291 minutes on the field for the Spanish team. Finally, the player scored 12 goals and provided 16 assists to his teammates, totaling direct involvement in 28 goals.

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