Samuel Lino explains kissing the Flamengo shirt before his debut | OneFootball

Flamengo paid R$ 143 million to Atlético de Madrid (ESP) to acquire Samuel Lino

Among the moments that caught attention during Samuel Lino's debut for Flamengo was the kiss the forward gave to the Sacred Mantle before the game on Thursday (31). However, this act is something routine in his career, as he himself mentioned during his introductory press conference.

— I have the habit of kissing the badges before entering the field because it's a feeling of pride and gratitude for being given this opportunity. So it's normal, it's a habit I have -, revealed the new number 16 of Rubro-Negro this Friday (1).

How was Samuel Lino's debut?

Flamengo lost to Atlético-MG 1-0 in the first match of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. However, the defeat featured the debut of Samuel Lino, who managed to score against Atlético but was offside. Therefore, the goal was disallowed.

Why the number 16?

Samuel Lino and Filipe Luís share some career similarities. This is because both joined Flamengo after playing for Atlético de Madrid (ESP), and at Rubro-Negro, the forward chose the same number that belonged to the coach when he was still a full-back. — I didn't know the jersey (had been Filipe Luís's). They told me here, and I was very happy because it's the jersey of a player who made a huge history in football, at Atlético de Madrid and Flamengo. Actually, I didn't even think about it. I chose it because I wore this number when I played for Valencia (ESP), which was a very special year for me. It's a number I really like -, stated Lino.

How much did Samuel Lino cost?

It's worth remembering that Flamengo paid 22 million euros (R$ 143 million) to sign Samuel Lino, plus 2 million euros (R$ 13 million) in performance bonuses. Thus, the forward signed a contract with the Most Beloved until December 2029.

When does Flamengo return to the field?

With Samuel Lino available, Flamengo 'turns the page' after the defeat and focuses on the next commitment in the Brasileirão. This Sunday (03), Filipe Luís's team faces Ceará at 6:30 PM (Brasília time) at Castelão, for the 18th round of the championship. As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match.

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