New signing! Flamengo seal deal for Samuel Lino with Atlético de Madrid | OneFootball

Flamengo closes deal with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) and is expected to announce forward soon

After announcing Saúl Ñíguez and reaching an agreement with Emerson Royal, Flamengo continues to be very active in the transfer window. This Friday (25), the red-and-black club finalized the signing of forward Samuel Lino from Atlético de Madrid (ESP).

Flamengo will pay 22 million euros (about R$ 143 million at the current exchange rate) for the signing of Samuel Lino, plus up to 2 million euros (R$ 13 million) in performance bonuses. The information was released by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano and confirmed by the Coluna do Fla reporting team.

DID SAMUEL LINO BECOME THE MOST EXPENSIVE SIGNING IN FLAMENGO'S HISTORY?

By signing Samuel Lino, Flamengo breaks its own record for investment in reinforcements. Previously, the club’s biggest purchase was the Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, acquired from Southampton (ENG) in 2024 for 20 million dollars (R$ 110.6 million). Unable to establish himself in Filipe Luís’s squad, the club negotiated the player this season with Everton (ENG) for 15 million euros (R$ 96 million). In addition, there were another 3 million euros in bonuses (R$ 19 million).

DID FLAMENGO BEAT EUROPEAN COMPETITION?

The negotiation for Samuel Lino faced obstacles due to the payment structure, as European clubs such as Napoli (ITA) and Sporting (POR) also showed interest in the signing. However, Flamengo presented the best offer, which pleased Atlético de Madrid. The Spanish club agreed to receive part of the amount upfront, with the remainder divided into two installments.

IS FLAMENGO STILL ACTIVE IN THE MARKET?

The answer is yes. The transfer window runs until September 2. Thus, after signing midfielder Saúl Ñíguez, right-back Emerson Royal, and forward Samuel Lino, Flamengo is expected to continue seeking reinforcements. In addition, the club still wants to finalize the purchase of midfielder Jorge Carrascal, who belongs to Dynamo Moscow (RUS).

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