Luiz Henrique's agent breaks silence after José Boto talks | OneFootball

Luiz Henrique is at Zenit (RUS)

Last Tuesday (28), a meeting between José Boto, Flamengo’s football director, and William Bento, forward Luiz Henrique’s agent, stirred up the transfer market behind the scenes. In the meantime, the player’s representative spoke out through an official statement.

In short, William Bento spoke through Luiz Henrique’s press office. On social media, the agent said the forward is focused on the Russian Championship, since the player is still under contract with Zenit (RUS).

Read the full statement:

“Any kind of negotiation in Brazil or abroad involving player Luiz Henrique is handled exclusively by the player’s staff. The player’s family, including his wife, does not interfere in these matters.

Luiz Henrique and his family have adapted to life in Russia. The player has returned to training after the World Cup period and is focused on the start of the Russian Championship.”

How did the meeting between the agent and the Flamengo executive happen?

It is worth noting that the meeting between José Boto and William Bento took place at the hotel where the Flamengo delegation was staying in Porto Alegre. On Wednesday (29), the Rio de Janeiro side drew with Internacional in the 21st round of the Brasileirão, but the trip to Rio Grande do Sul was not only for the match.

In fact, agent William Bento is the brother of center-back Vitão, who plays for Flamengo. However, according to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, the conversation between José Boto and the agent was not a casual meeting, but rather a round of negotiations.

What is Luiz Henrique’s market value?

Luiz Henrique’s estimated price is around 24 million euros (about 140 million reais). However, the Russian club is demanding between 40 and 50 million euros (R$240 to R$304 million) to release the Brazilian forward.

It is worth stressing that Luiz Henrique has long been a target for Flamengo. Therefore, the Rubro-Negro club is taking advantage of the transfer window, which remains open until September 11, to try to sign the forward. Another player on Flamengo’s radar is Thiago Almada, from Atlético de Madrid (ESP).

Despite the complexity, negotiations are still ongoing. Flamengo’s idea is to strengthen the squad within its financial means. Meanwhile, the Rubro-Negro fans continue to wait for the outcome of the talks, hoping for a happy ending.

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