Fluminense close in on multi-million deal for striker Rodrigo Castillo | OneFootball

Fluminense is in the final stages of adjustments to finalize the signing of striker Rodrigo Castillo, currently at Lanús. According to information from journalist César Luis Merlo, a specialist in the transfer market, the clubs are working in secrecy, but the tendency is for the deal to be closed for the amount of US$ 10 million (approximately R$ 50 million), the amount sought by the Argentine team.

The negotiation aims to acquire 100% of the player's economic rights. Only bureaucratic details remain for the reinforcement to be officially announced by the Tricolor. Castillo's arrival is seen as a move to strengthen the offensive sector of the team led by Luis Zubeldía, who is looking for options for the rest of the season.

Internally, the possible arrival of Rodrigo Castillo is not considered the main move for the center forward position. The board of Fluminense maintains the understanding that they are still looking for a more impactful name to lead the attack, a promise made by president Matheus Montenegro in a recent press conference. In this window, the club negotiated with Hulk, from Atlético Mineiro, and also with Denis Bouanga, from Los Angeles FC, but was unsuccessful. Even with the move for the striker from Lanús, the tendency is for the Tricolor to resume, in the middle of the year, the search for a high-profile reinforcement to assume the offensive reference of the team.

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