Samuel Lino on fans’ demands and pressure as top Flamengo signing

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·18 February 2026

Samuel Lino on fans’ demands and pressure as top Flamengo signing

What are Samuel Lino's numbers in 2026?

Samuel Lino captivated the red-black fans during the first games with the Sacred Mantle. However, towards the end of 2025, the number 16 did not maintain the same level and was even booed by some fans. Thus, the forward commented on the criticism he faced from the Nation.

Pressure is normal, the fans want to speak. Here in Brazil, it's very high value. I understand, they are right. But just as I started and they spoke very well, they can also criticize, and then go back to speaking well. Being the most expensive signing doesn't weigh that much, because when I was at another club and wasn't the most expensive signing, I tried to give my best the same, 100% of myself in every game, in training, everything related to my work with the club. The value doesn't come into this situation. It doesn't weigh at all. I enter each game to do my best. Regardless of whether it's the most expensive or cheapest signing, I would always try to give my best. There's always pressure here. Regardless of the value, the player is charged and pressured. Now this status of the most expensive signing is with Paquetá,” said Samuel Lino, in an interview with ‘GE.

How much did Flamengo pay to sign Samuel Lino?

Flamengo secured the signing of Samuel Lino in July 2025. At that time, the red-black management shelled out 22 million euros (R$ 141.5 million at the exchange rate of the time) to take the forward from Atlético de Madrid (ESP).

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Thus, Samuel Lino became the most expensive signing in the history of Flamengo at the time. Currently, however, Lucas Paquetá has taken the lead in the ranking, after the Red-Black paid 42 million euros (R$ 260 million) to West Ham (ENG).

What are Samuel Lino's numbers in 2026?

So far, Samuel Lino has played seven games in the 2026 season. During this period, the number 16 has scored one goal and provided two assists. It is worth noting that all three goal contributions were against Sampaio Corrêa, in the Carioca.

What is Flamengo's next game?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo begins the dispute of the South American Recopa. This Thursday (19), Filipe Luís's team visits Lanús (ARG) at the Néstor Díaz Pérez stadium, at 21:30 (Brasília time), for the first leg of the intercontinental decision.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the game between Flamengo and Lanús, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (closed channel) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Recopa match.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.