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Flamengo Forward Luiz Araújo is on Atlético-MG's Radar

The transfer market remains busy, and Flamengo, while seeking reinforcements, also has to deal with other clubs' interest in their players. One of the names in question is Luiz Araújo, who is in the sights of Atlético-MG. The Minas Gerais club has even indicated the amount they intend to offer for the forward.

According to journalist Raisa Simplicio, Atlético Mineiro has hinted at the possibility of offering 7 million euros (approximately R$ 43 million) to Flamengo for Luiz Araújo. Of this, 5 million euros (around R$ 31 million) would be fixed and 2 million euros (about R$ 12 million) in bonuses, considering the current exchange rate.

IS FLAMENGO PLANNING TO NEGOTIATE THE RIGHT WINGER?

According to the Minas Gerais press, Luiz Araújo has been in talks with Atlético-MG for about a month. The forward was requested by the former coach Jorge Sampaoli, who was dismissed on Thursday (12), but even after the coach's departure, the Belo Horizonte club's management remains interested in the winger.

On the other hand, according to the report from Coluna do Fla, the chance of Flamengo negotiating Luiz Araújo at this moment is “zero,” according to a source linked to the management. Although he lost space towards the end of the last season, the player remains in Filipe Luís's plans for 2026.

WHAT DID LUIZ ARAÚJO SAY ABOUT ATLÉTICO-MG'S INTEREST?

After the news of Atlético-MG's interest came to light, Luiz Araújo commented on the matter. Approached by influencer ‘Petinho’, the forward made it clear that he wishes to have more minutes on the field this season.

“I'm with our star Luiz Araújo. Luiz Araújo, the joke of the year and the moment: the 'galinhada' wants to hire you, but you can't leave Mengão at all. You're playing a lot,” said the influencer, stopping the player's car at the exit of CT Ninho do Urubu. Then, the number 7 responded: “I hope I can play even more this year, right?!”

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WILL LUIZ ARAÚJO GET MINUTES IN FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME?

Flamengo might take the field with a modified team this Sunday (15) against Botafogo, in the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Carioca. This increases the possibility of Luiz Araújo getting minutes in the match, which starts at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) at the Nilton Santos Stadium, the Engenhão.

However, to be available, the forward still depends on clearance from the medical department. This is because the number 7 recently recovered from pain in the back of his left thigh and is still undergoing physical reconditioning.

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