Flamengo block Matheuzinho move as Lázaro departs for Almería

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Seamus Leonard·1 September 2022

Flamengo block Matheuzinho move as Lázaro departs for Almería

Flamengo president Rodolfo Landim reportedly blocked a Southampton move for right-back Matheuzinho.

According to Globo Esporte, the Premier League side made a €5m bid for the 21-year-old.

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The report claims that the two clubs came close to a deal for the player before Landim intervened and prevented the transfer going forward.

It is understood that the Flamengo are interested in acquiring more of the player’s rights ahead of a potential bigger move down the line.

The Rubro-Negro bought Matheuzinho from Londrina in 2019, and his former club retain 50% of his economic rights.

While Matheuzinho stays put, Flamengo have allowed Lázaro to leave and link up with LaLiga side Almería.

🔴⚪️ LÁZARO VINICIUS ROJIBLANCO HASTA 2028 ⚪️🔴 🤝 La UD Almería y el @Flamengo llegan a un acuerdo para el traspaso del extremo izquierdo. 🇧🇷🤩⚽️ La magia con el balón llega al Power Horse Stadium. ¡Bienvenido! #LázaroRojiblanco | #F5Day
– Thursday, 1 September 2022

The midfielder has joined the Spanish club until 2028 for a reported fee of €7m.