Arab club eyes Flamengo's Luiz Araújo, says journalist | OneFootball

Luiz Araújo is under contract with Flamengo until the end of 2027

The second transfer window of 2026 is approaching, and clubs across world football are getting ready to look for reinforcements. In that context, Al Sadd (QAT) is interested in signing Luiz Araújo, a forward for Flamengo.

According to journalist Rudy Galleti, Al Sadd is willing to offer Luiz Araújo a three-year contract. Besides the Qatari side, Beşiktaş (TUR) and a few other clubs are also monitoring the Flamengo player’s situation. Finally, the forward’s release clause is 50 million euros (R$ 299.5 million).

What is Luiz Araújo’s situation at Flamengo?

Luiz Araújo has a contract with Flamengo valid until December 2027. In addition, with limited playing time in Leonardo Jardim’s team, the No. 7 is not ruling out a transfer. It is worth remembering that, at the start of 2026, Atlético-MG and São Paulo also inquired about the forward’s situation.

What are Luiz Araújo’s numbers for Flamengo?

Flamengo announced the signing of Luiz Araújo in June 2023, after paying 9 million euros (R$ 48 million at the time) to Atlanta United (USA). Since then, the player has made 171 appearances in the red-and-black shirt, with 26 goals and 22 assists.

What is Flamengo’s plan?

At the moment, Luiz Araújo and the other Flamengo players who were not called up for the World Cup are enjoying a few weeks off. The red-and-black squad is scheduled to report back on June 19 at CT Ninho do Urubu.

In addition, Flamengo plans to hold a mid-season training camp in Portugal during the World Cup break, including three friendlies. In Portuguese territory, Rubro-Negro will face Falkirk (SCO), Birmingham (ENG), and Benfica (POR).

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