Emerson Royal or Samuel Lino? Flamengo set sights on top transfer target | OneFootball

José Boto wants to sign Emerson Royal first and then Samuel Lino

After announcing the signing of Saúl Ñíguez, Flamengo has finalized negotiations with Emerson Royal from Milan (ITA). Additionally, the Most Beloved is advanced in talks with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) for Samuel Lino to be the third reinforcement of the transfer window. But which of the two players will sign the contract first?

In summary, Flamengo has established a priority order for the contract signing of the two players. With everything in place with both, the Rubro-Negro will first finalize the deal with Emerson Royal. After that, Fla will seal the contract with Samuel Lino. Journalist Fabrício Romano initially released the information.

Who arrives first?

It's important to note that Emerson Royal already has a date to arrive in Brazil. In short, the athlete will travel this Friday (25th) to join Flamengo. Thus, the player's arrival in Rio de Janeiro is scheduled for Saturday (26th). Afterwards, the player is expected to go to Ninho do Ninho, where he will undergo medical exams and sign the contract with the Most Beloved.

How was the deal for Emerson Royal?

Flamengo reached an agreement with Milan (ITA) to purchase the player. Thus, the negotiation will take place for 9 million euros (around R$ 58 million). At 26 years old, Emerson Royal arrives to fill the spot left by Wesley, who is moving to Roma (ITA).

And Samuel Lino?

It should be noted that Samuel Lino does not yet have a set date to arrive in Brazil. However, Flamengo agreed to pay 25 million euros (around R$ 162 million) to Atlético de Madrid (ESP) to sign the player. Moreover, the Most Beloved beat the competition from Napoli (ITA).

What are Flamengo's reinforcements in the transfer window?

In summary, Emerson Royal is about to become the second reinforcement for Flamengo in the current transfer window. This is because, last Wednesday (23rd), the Most Beloved announced the club had already secured the arrival of Saúl Ñíguez, at no cost, after the midfielder terminated his contract with Atlético de Madrid (ESP) and became a free agent.

In addition to Saúl Ñíguez and Emerson Royal, Flamengo has ongoing negotiations with Samuel Lino and Jorge Carrascal from Dynamo Moscow (RUS). Finally, it is important to remember that the transfer window closes on September 2, 2025.

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