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Colombian Jorge Carrascal, Flamengo's new signing, has not yet been officially presented to the fans, but he was present at Maracanã this Thursday (1), during the match against Atlético in the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. The player watched the match from one of the stadium's boxes, while awaiting the completion of the regularization process with Dynamo Moscow, his former club.

Carrascal was initially expected to be presented at the stadium itself, but the Russian club still has some pending bureaucratic procedures. Due to the six-hour time difference between Brazil and Russia, the documents needed to complete the signing didn't arrive in time.

Despite this, the athlete has already passed the medical exams carried out throughout the day, which indicates that the officialization of the link should happen during the afternoon of this Friday (01) . Colombian arrives to be an option to Arrascaeta at Flamengo .

CARRASCAL IS CONSIDERED AN IMPORTANT PIECE

At 26, Carrascal arrives as a key player in the coaching staff's planning . He can play both as a central midfielder and on the wings, offering versatility to the squad.

The club paid around €12 million (equivalent to R$77.5 million) to acquire the player from Dynamo Moscow. Due to the contractual dispute, the Colombian will only be able to make his debut after the quarterfinals of the Copa do Brasil.

NEGOTIATION INVOLVED MORE THAN A MONTH

Negotiations between the club's executives and the Russian club took over a month to complete. The initial proposal needed to be adjusted regarding the payment method before it was finally accepted by Dynamo.

Fiorentina striker Lucas Beltrán has begun to reconsider the possibility of playing for Flamengo. Initially, the 24-year-old Argentine showed no interest in returning to South American football, focusing on continuing his career in Europe. However, with the agreement reached between the clubs, the player is now considering the chance to wear the Sacred Mantle with new eyes .

According to Italian news outlet Tutto Mercato Web, Beltrán is now analyzing the Rio de Janeiro club's offer more closely. Flamengo , for its part, has already agreed on terms with Fiorentina: a fixed fee of €12 million, plus €3 million for targets to be met, totaling a €15 million deal—approximately R$95 million at the current exchange rate.

FLAMENGO MEETS WITH LUCAS

With the deal agreed upon between the clubs, Rubro-Negro is now trying to convince the player to accept the transfer . According to the newspaper O Dia, a meeting is scheduled with the player's representatives in the coming days. The expectation is that the sports project will be enough to sway Beltrán and secure his arrival in Rio.

In the presented project, the club highlights its sporting prominence, international visibility, recent titles, and the competitiveness of its squad. Mengão 's strong performance in the market, having recently signed players like Samuel Lino, Emerson Royal, and Saúl Ñíguez, is one of the assets used to demonstrate that Brazilian football is attracting talent that previously prioritized the European continent.

PLAYING FOR FLAMENGO CAN BE THE WAY

The possibility of competing for major titles and playing for a club with a massive fan base and sporting ambition weighs heavily in favor of the striker's decision. Currently at Fiorentina, a mid-sized team in Italy, Beltrán isn't enjoying a moment of prominence . At Flamengo, he would have a place in one of the strongest teams in South America, which offers top-notch infrastructure and constant competition for national and continental titles.

Announced last Tuesday (29) as Flamengo's third reinforcement in this transfer window, striker Samuel Lino will be officially presented to the press this Friday (01), at Ninho do Urubu. The press conference will take place before the squad's training session, around 2:30 pm (Brasília time), with live broadcast on Flamengo TV, on YouTube .

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Even before the formal presentation, the striker already debuted with the red-black shirt. He was called up by Filipe Luís in the second half of the match against Atlético-MG, last Thursday (31), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil . Despite the 1-0 defeat , the number 16 had a standout performance, being one of the most active names on the team in the second half.

FILIPE LUÍS PRAISED THE STRIKER

Filipe Luís also emphasized the forward's potential impact in upcoming matches: "He's a disruptive player, capable of being decisive in the opposition's box. The pitch speaks, and whoever is better will play ," he added during the post-match press conference.

LONG CONTRACT WITH RUBRO-NEGRO

Samuel Lino signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Flamengo , valid until the end of 2029. To sign the striker from Atlético de Madrid (ESP), the club paid a fixed 22 million euros (approximately R$143.6 million) , with the possibility of an additional 2 million euros (approximately R$13 million) in bonuses for targets achieved.

FLAMENGO'S NEXT GAME

With Lino already integrated into the squad and available to the coaching staff, Flamengo is preparing for its next match . On Sunday (03), the team visits Ceará, at Arena Castelão, at 6:30 pm (Brasília time), for the 18th round of the Brazilian Championship. The match will be broadcast live on Premiere.