Samuel Lino arrives in Rio to sign with Flamengo after historic negotiation

Flamengo remains active behind the scenes, even after the last transfer window closed. The Rio de Janeiro club was one of the biggest investors in Brazilian football this year, with high-profile signings , but failed to secure the arrival of a more mobile center forward, which was one of the board's main goals.

Among the names considered was Argentine Taty Castellanos , currently with Lazio in Italy. Talks progressed at one point, but the Italian team refused to release the striker for negotiations.

CASTELLANOS RETURNS TO THE TARGET LIST

According to the portal The Laziale, Flamengo has once again placed Castellanos among its strategic targets for 2026. The expectation is that the red-black board will make a new attempt to sign him in January , during the pre-season.

At 26, the striker is seen as a market opportunity and, according to the publication, would be willing to return to South America . He also welcomes the possibility of playing for Flamengo in the near future.

JUNINHO GETS A NEW CHANCE

While monitoring the international market, coach Filipe Luís is expected to once again rely on striker Juninho. The player, who was close to leaving the team this summer, ended up staying and should gain more space in the squad rotation throughout the season.

Casemiro's name has once again been buzzing around Brazilian football. According to journalist Jorge Nicola, Flamengo and Palmeiras have conducted inquiries to assess the situation of the Manchester United midfielder , who is expected to end his career with the English club after the 2026 World Cup . At 33, the athlete is considered a top prospect due to his leadership, international experience, and track record in major competitions.

O Mais Querido sees Casemiro as an ideal fit for the squad: a decisive player in important matches, with international experience and a solid leadership record. The club has a tradition of investing in renowned athletes who arrive to elevate the team's competitive level , such as Filipe Luís, David Luiz, and, more recently, Jorginho.

Despite the interest, the club's board remains cautious . This is because, even if they agree to a salary reduction, the midfielder's financial position is still high by Brazilian soccer standards.

SAO PAULO CAN BE AN OBSTACLE

Casemiro also maintains a strong connection with São Paulo, the club that introduced him to football. According to Jorge Nicola, this gratitude could influence a future decision. " Casemiro has never hidden his gratitude to São Paulo, which could influence a future choice ," the journalist noted on his channel.

CONTRACT AT MANCHESTER UNITED

The midfielder's contract runs until mid-2026, but he's likely to play only one more season in England. Nicola revealed that his annual salary of approximately €11 million makes it difficult for him to stay at United, increasing the chances of him returning to Brazil or accepting offers from other markets.

Bruno Henrique and Flamengo's defense team is finalizing its strategy to appeal the STJD's punishment . The striker was suspended for 12 games and fined R$60,000. According to ge, the lawyers will file the appeal with the full court this week , focusing on two central arguments: the statute of limitations and a contradiction in the merits of the judgment.

PRESCRIPTION ARGUMENT

The defense's main argument is that the STJD Prosecutor's Office missed the legal deadline of 60 days to file the complaint. During the trial last Thursday (4), this interpretation was rejected by just 3 votes to 2 , which keeps alive the hope of a reversal in the plenary.

The point of contention is when the statute of limitations began. According to the lawyers, the countdown began on May 7, 2025, the date the investigation was opened . Since the indictment was only filed on August 1, it would be outside the deadline. "There is no way to interpret any punitive system as meaning that new evidence reopens the statute of limitations," argued lawyer Alexandre Vitorino.

The Prosecutor's Office, however, argues that the initial deadline was June 6, when it received the Federal Police report, which would have placed the charges within 60 days. Two auditors, including the chairman of the 1st Disciplinary Committee, Marcelo Rocha, agreed with the defense's argument. Rocha even stated in his vote: "When we bring this new timeframe to June [...] I think we're creating a rule that isn't in the CBJD ."

ARGUMENT FROM CONTRADICTION

In addition to the statute of limitations, the defense points to inconsistency in the decision. Bruno Henrique was charged under multiple articles (243, 243-A, 184, 191-III, and CBF regulations) , but was acquitted under article 243—which deals with causing harm to the club itself—and convicted under article 243-A, which relates to influencing the outcome of the match.

For the lawyers, the situation creates the following contradiction: "How is Bruno Henrique innocent of harming Flamengo , but guilty of influencing the outcome of the same game? " The auditors who voted for the conviction argued that, given a CBJD that was out of date with regard to sports manipulation, the best solution was to classify the conduct under the article on violation of "sports ethics."

SUSPENSIVE EFFECT MAY RELEASE THE ATTACKER

While awaiting the final ruling on the appeal, Flamengo will also request a stay of execution . Expectations are positive, as the analysis of the statute of limitations itself divided the auditors. If accepted, Bruno Henrique could be on the field next Sunday (September 14th) against Juventude in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão.