Palmeiras make million-pound bid for Flamengo target | OneFootball

Nino is under contract with Zenit (RUS) until June 2028

Palmeiras continues to be active in the transfer market and is going after another player who is on Flamengo’s list. As a result, Leila Pereira’s team has opened talks and made the first official offer for center back Nino, formerly of Fluminense and currently at Zenit (RUS).

According to Band Sports, Palmeiras offered 15 million euros (R$ 87.7 million at the current exchange rate) for defender Nino. Although the amount is below what the Russians are asking, the Brazilian club hopes to reach a positive outcome for the defender.

At the moment, Zenit is playing hardball over Nino’s release. That is because the Russian side is demanding 20 million euros (R$ 117.1 million at the current exchange rate) to sell the 29-year-old center back, who is also a target for Flamengo.

WHAT IS NINO’S SITUATION?

Nino is under contract with Zenit until June 2028. The 29-year-old center back has been a regular for the Russian team, making 29 appearances, scoring one goal, and providing one assist. The 29-year-old defender averages 84 minutes per match in Russian football.

IS FLAMENGO INTERESTED IN NINO?

Flamengo remains interested in signing center back Nino, but has not yet made an official offer to Zenit for the player. At the moment, the red-and-black side has four defenders in the squad: Danilo, Léo Pereira, Léo Ortiz, and Vitão.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

While the transfer window has not yet opened, the Flamengo squad remains focused on the team’s upcoming challenges this season. That is because the red-and-black side takes the field this Sunday (03) against Vasco at 4:00 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 14th round of the Brazilian Championship. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the information about the match live from the Maracanã.

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