Talks off! Luiz Henrique ends negotiations with Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo tried to sign Luiz Henrique

Luiz Henrique will not be a Flamengo player, at least for now. The player’s staff released a statement on the night of this Friday (07), saying that talks have ended. As a result, the Zenit (RUS) player will not wear the Sacred Mantle in 2026.

“Luiz Henrique’s staff informs that negotiations with Flamengo are officially over. Due to a series of events that made the deal difficult to move forward, the parties did not reach an agreement at this time,” the statement said.

WHAT WERE THE EVENTS?

Flamengo did not reach a financial agreement with Zenit (RUS). According to reporting by Mônica Alves of Coluna do Fla, the Rubro-Negro was willing to ‘stretch the rope’ up to 25 million euros. In other words, approximately R$ 146 million. On the other hand, the Russian club is only willing to negotiate for 35 million euros (R$ 205 million).

In addition, Flamengo wanted to spread the investment over three years. Zenit, however, is demanding full payment upfront, a scenario completely ruled out by the Rubro-Negro. So, even with advanced talks and Luiz Henrique’s interest in wearing the Sacred Mantle, the discussions ended unsuccessfully.

NO REINFORCEMENTS FOR THE LIBERTADORES?

With the failed negotiations for Thiago Almada and Luiz Henrique, Flamengo will not have reinforcements for the matches against Cruzeiro in the Copa Libertadores round of 16. That is because the registration deadline was until 6 p.m. (Brasília time) this Friday (07).

However, if Flamengo advances to the quarterfinals, against Tolima (COL) or Independiente del Valle (EQU), possible new signings can be registered. Still, according to Luiz Henrique’s staff’s statement, talks for a possible transfer will not resume even for September.

WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION?

— Flamengo targeted ‘big names’ and ended up with none for the Libertadores round of 16. The fans are irritated and impatient. Especially because their rival, Cruzeiro, made six signings. So, looking at the market, the Rubro-Negro fell behind — said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

— However, there is no reason to panic. Flamengo’s current squad is very strong and fully capable of beating Cruzeiro over the next two Wednesdays. In Luiz Henrique’s position, Mengo has Plata, who has been very good in recent months. There is also Luiz Araújo returning from injury. Carrascal could rediscover his best form. Paquetá can play there too. There is no shortage of options — he added.

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