Atlético-MG in talks to sign Luiz Araújo from Flamengo | OneFootball

Luiz Araújo was a request by Jorge Sampaio, dismissed from Atlético-MG

The Brazilian football transfer window remains open, and thus, teams are seeking new reinforcements in 2026. In this way, Atlético-MG is in talks with Flamengo to sign Luiz Araújo.

Luiz Araújo was a request by coach Jorge Sampaio for the 2026 season. However, this Thursday (12), Atlético-MG announced the departure of the Argentine coach. Despite this, the team from Minas Gerais remains interested in signing the number 7 from Flamengo. The information was first reported by the radio station ‘Itatiaia’ and confirmed by the Coluna do Fla team.

What is Flamengo's stance?

Flamengo, on the other hand, is not interested in negotiating Luiz Araújo, who has a contract with Mengo until December 2027. After all, coach Filipe Luís counts on the player for the 2026 season. Moreover, competing for a position with Gonzalo Plata, the number 7 is a regular starter for the Most Beloved.

What are Luiz Araújo's stats at Flamengo?

Signed by Flamengo in July 2023, Luiz Araújo has played 148 matches wearing the red-and-black jersey. In this period, the forward has scored 23 goals and provided 20 assists. Additionally, the player has already won one Brazilian Championship, one Libertadores, one Copa do Brasil, one Supercopa do Brasil, and two Carioca Championships.

What is Flamengo's next match?

Still uncertain about the presence of Luiz Araújo, who is undergoing a physical reconditioning process, Flamengo returns to the field this Sunday (15) to face Botafogo. The state classic takes place at 5:30 PM (Brasília time), at Estádio Nilton Santos, for the quarter-finals of the Carioca Championship.

Thus, as tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Botafogo, through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (open channel) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Carioca Championship match.

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