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Zenit (RUS) is willing to negotiate Luiz Henrique

Luiz Henrique’s name resurfaced behind the scenes at Flamengo last week. That is because Zenit (RUS) is willing to negotiate the former Botafogo forward in the mid-year transfer window, after the 2026 World Cup. However, is the Rubro-Negro interested in signing the player?

According to reporting by Coluna do Fla, Flamengo wants to have Luiz Henrique for the 2026 season. Even so, the Rubro-Negro is keeping its ‘feet on the ground,’ since negotiations with Zenit are usually not easy.

How much does Zenit want to sell Luiz Henrique?

Botafogo sold Luiz Henrique to Zenit for 35 million euros (around R$ 210 million at the time). Now, the Russian club hopes to negotiate the forward for approximately 40 million euros (R$ 241 million). In other words, Flamengo will have to ‘open its wallet’ to sign the player.

Does Luiz Henrique want to play for Flamengo?

Developed in Fluminense’s youth system and with his name in Botafogo’s history, Luiz Henrique does not rule out playing for Flamengo. Although he prefers to remain in European football, the forward is waiting for an official offer from Fla to evaluate it. This Monday (30), in fact, the player kept the suspense when commenting about Mengo.

“I can’t answer that (laughs). I can’t say. (Would you only play for Botafogo or Fluminense?) I can’t say. I want to do my best at my club so that, afterward, I can decide together with my family,” said Luiz Henrique in an interview with the ‘Goat’ channel.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo continues its preparations to face Red Bull Bragantino this Thursday (02), after the FIFA international break. The ball kicks off at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time) at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website, and social networks. However, Globo (free-to-air TV) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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