Boto’s reply and behind-the-scenes moves: Flamengo on Luiz Henrique

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·4 agosto 2026

Boto’s reply and behind-the-scenes moves: Flamengo on Luiz Henrique

What is Flamengo’s situation regarding the signing of forward Luiz Henrique?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Flamengo have Thiago Almada as their full focus in this transfer window, but Luiz Henrique’s name has also emerged as an option. Given this situation, Coluna do Fla’s report lays out some details of Rubro-Negro’s moves in search of a possible signing of the Zenit (RUS) forward.

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Even before the transfer window opened, Luiz Henrique’s name was viewed positively by Flamengo. In recent interviews, in fact, Bap, the Rubro-Negro president, was full of praise for the player. As a result, there was expectation to find out what the club’s timeline would be regarding this negotiation.

Amid all this, Flamengo were monitoring Luiz Henrique’s situation with the Brazilian National Team during the World Cup. However, despite keeping an eye on the player, Rubro-Negro did not make any kind of official offer during this period.

WHAT DID JOSÉ BOTO SAY ABOUT LUIZ HENRIQUE?

In the early hours of this Tuesday (04), José Boto, as soon as he landed at Galeão Airport coming from Argentina, answered a question about a possible signing of Luiz Henrique. Speaking directly, the Portuguese executive said: “Flamengo do not focus on just one player, but play on several boards.”

José Boto sobre negociação com Thiago Almada: “Se fosse fácil trazer jogadores no auge da carreira, com 25 anos, não haviam só sete na história do futebol brasileiro. Não é possível trazer jogadores medalhões com valores de promessas.” @ColunadoFla
– martedì 4 agosto 2026

HOW DID LUCAS PAQUETÁ INVITE LUIZ HENRIQUE TO JOIN?

Lucas Paquetá was Luiz Henrique’s teammate at the World Cup. In a press conference this Monday (03), at Ninho do Urubu, the Flamengo academy product answered what it was like being around the forward with the Brazilian National Team. In addition, in a relaxed tone, Mengão’s number 20 revealed that he invited the player to play for Mengão.

– I did joke with Luiz (about him coming to Flamengo), he’s a guy I admire a lot, a great athlete, but the club should do what it has to do and, if he comes, he’ll be very welcome — said Lucas Paquetá

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S CURRENT SITUATION WITH LUIZ HENRIQUE?

Luiz Henrique’s name had already come up in previous transfer windows and has returned in the current one. Flamengo’s link to the forward resurfaced after one of the player’s intermediary agents met with Boto at the hotel where Rubro-Negro were staying in Porto Alegre last week.

According to Coluna do Fla’s reporting, Flamengo are treating a deal for Luiz Henrique cautiously, given the high figures involved in the operation. In addition, it is worth noting that the club’s main focus right now is trying to bring in Thiago Almada. Therefore, if they do not make progress with the Argentine, the tendency is for Rubro-Negro to make a strong move for the Zenit player.

WHAT WAS LUIZ HENRIQUE’S AGENT’S RESPONSE?

Given all the buzz surrounding the meeting, Luiz Henrique’s agent made a point of speaking out on the matter. In the official statement, the player’s advisory team made it clear that any talks involving the player are handled by his staff and not by his family. Finally, it mentioned that the player remains available to Zenit.

“Any type of negotiation in Brazil or abroad involving the 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 are settled in Russia. The player has returned to training after the World Cup period and is focused on the start of the Russian Championship.”

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While the board keeps a close eye on the market, Flamengo’s squad take the field this Sunday (09) to face Vitória in the Brasileirão. In short, the ball starts rolling at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at the Maracanã. As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover the match details on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media.

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