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Rodrigo Castillo is Fluminense’s New Striker for 2026

Fluminense announced, this Monday (16), the signing of striker Rodrigo Castillo, formerly of Lanús (ARG). During a conversation with the press, the Argentine recalled the Recopa Sudamericana final against Flamengo and stated that it was a ‘showcase’ for advancing the deal with the tricolor team.

— They had contacted me before the final against Flamengo, but the negotiations ended up stalling a bit at that moment. After the final with Flamengo, when we became champions, that’s when Fluminense decided to go stronger for my signing,” said Rodrigo Castillo.

How Much Did Fluminense Pay to Sign the Former Lanús Player?

Fluminense made the biggest investment in the club’s history to sign Rodrigo Castillo. After all, the team from Laranjeiras shelled out 10 million dollars (about R$ 52 million) to Lanús.

Is Rodrigo Castillo Known to Flamengo Fans?

Yes! The Flamengo fans know striker Rodrigo Castillo very well. That’s because the player scored two goals for Lanús, against Mengão, in the Recopa Sudamericana final. The first happened in Argentina, when the striker rose between Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira to head the ball.

The second came at Maracanã, after a major mistake by Ayrton Lucas with Agustín Rossi. In short, Castillo’s two goals were crucial for Lanús’ title, as they claimed the Recopa trophy in extra time, after a 2-2 aggregate draw.

What Is Flamengo’s Next Match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo continues preparations to face Remo this Thursday (19). The match will take place at 8pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the seventh round of the Brazilian Championship.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Remo. However, Premiere, via pay-per-view, will broadcast the clash of the seventh round of the Brasileirão.

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