Flamengo announces the signing of striker Luiz Araújo

This Thursday, the 18th, after rapid advances in negotiations, the Flamengo announced yet another reinforcement for the season. O Luiz Araujowhich was in atlanta united, is the new player of Mengão. Due to the transfer window, the striker will only be able to debut for the Rio de Janeiro club from July 1st.

The player, who was revealed by the base categories of the São Paulois the first signing of the team with Jorge Sampaoli in charge. To obtain 100% of the economic rights of the 26-year-old striker, the Rubro-Negro will disburse 9 million euros, around R$ 48 million at current prices. The bond will be valid until the end of 2027.

In 2016, Luiz Araújo appeared in São Paulo and earned his place in the starting lineup. Even with few matches, the striker did not even complete a year as a professional for the club and was sold to Lille, from France. Acting in Europe, the striker played 136 games and scored 18 goals. At the time, the French team paid around BRL 38 million for the promise.

In France, Luiz Araújo participated in Lille’s surprising campaign in 2020/2021, a season in which the club was champion of the connect 1 and the French Super Cup. Afterwards, the Brazilian was sold to Atlanta United. For the American team, the striker played 60 games and scored 13 times.

Despite some speculation at the beginning of the year, talks between Luiz Araújo and Flamengo have heated up this past week. Experiencing a good phase at Atlanta United, the player decided to return to Brazilian football, where he played for a short period of time, and will compose the squad commanded by Jorge Sampaoli.

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