Fiorentina striker Beltran subject of new 15m Flamengo offer | OneFootball

Flamengo are ready to pay €15m to sign Fiorentina forward Lucas Beltran after initial negotiations, according to reports in Argentina.

The striker was believed to be on the market this summer after the arrival of new coach Stefano Pioli and likely change of tactical system.

Now transfer pundits Cesar Luis Merlo and Raisa Simplicio claim that Flamengo have opened formal talks with Fiorentina for the player.

There could even have already been a starting bid worth €15m.

Beltran on Flamengo radar

FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 16: Lucas Beltran of ACF Fiorentina celebrates the victory after the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Juventus at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 16, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

It probably will not be sufficient to get a sale over the line, as he was signed from River Plate in 2023 for €12.6m plus numerous add-ons.

Sassuolo had been mentioned as an option for Beltran this summer, along with Galatasaray and a return to River Plate.

He was already linked with River Plate going into the FIFA Club World Cup, but they couldn’t get it done in time to register for the tournament.

The Argentina international has made 98 competitive appearances for Fiorentina, where he scored 16 times and provided nine assists for his teammates.