Globo journalist hits out at Flamengo after Palmeiras seal Jhon Arias deal | OneFootball

What did Carlos Eduardo Lino say about Flamengo?

Flamengo and Palmeiras are the clubs with the greatest financial power in Brazilian football. In this transfer window, both teams tried to sign Jhon Arias, but it was the team from São Paulo that reached an agreement with the midfielder. Even in this situation, Carlos Eduardo Lino, a journalist from ‘Grupo Globo’, raised his tone and ‘attacked’ Mengo.

During the ‘Seleção SporTV’ program this Thursday (05), Lino condemned a possible action by Flamengo of pursuing Arias’ signing just to drive up the price Palmeiras would have to pay for the player. After this statement, the topic became a debate among those present at the table.

WHAT DID CARLOS EDUARDO LINO SAY?

— I think this dispute was ridiculous, especially since it’s between two Brazilian teams. As long as you don’t think as a league, also consider financial fair play, respect the market. Competing is one thing, but getting involved just to harm your opponent, I don’t agree with that –, said Lino.

WHAT HAPPENED BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND PALMEIRAS OVER JHON ARIAS?

The debate arose due to information from journalist Diogo Dantas, who reported that Flamengo made a proposal of 22 million euros (about R$ 136 million at the current exchange rate) for Arias. As a result, Palmeiras had to increase their offer to cover the amount from Rubro-Negro and thus close the signing of the player.

As reported by Coluna do Fla last Wednesday (04), Flamengo was interested in signing Arias, but without the values being revealed. The deal, in fact, did not move forward because the midfielder made it clear that he did not want to play for Mengão.

DID PALMEIRAS SIGN JHON ARIAS?

Yes! This Thursday (05), Palmeiras finalized the signing of Jhon Arias. Thus, the São Paulo team will pay 25 million euros (R$ 155 million) to Wolverhampton (ENG) for the player. The Colombian midfielder will have a contract with the green-and-white team for four seasons.

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