05/19/2023 at 08:00
CEST
Flamengo announces the signing of winger Luiz Araújo, 26, who plays for Atlanta United in MLS
This left-handed striker, for whom “Mengao” will pay 9 million euros, arrives with the endorsement of Jorge Sampaoli
Jorge Sampaoli already has his first reinforcement for Flamengo. Is about Luis Araujo, a 26-year-old left-handed winger who emerged from the youth ranks of Sao Paulo, and is a member of Atlanta United FC, of Major League Soccer (MLS). His transfer will cost the Rio de Janeiro club 9 million euros and the striker will sign a contract valid until December 2027 as of July 1.
The mentor of the operation is Jorge Sampaoli, who, in recent years, has already tried to be hired twice in the previous clubs led by Luiz Araújo is a fast striker, with one against one and who normally plays on the right wing with a changed leg.
Since 2021, he was playing in the MLS where he has scored 13 goals in 60 games. Previously, he was French and Super Cup champion with Lille in the 2020/21 season under the management of Christopher Galtier (current PSG coach).
Atalanta United have reported that the winger will remain at the club until June 24. when he will play his last MLS match against the New York Red Bulls. The footballer will now be able to play the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.
Flamengo, who is trying to get back on track under the direction of Sampaoli, intends to reinforce the squad. In principle, there may be three new additions, two midfielders and a right back.
The rubronegros have already cut the losing streak in the Brasileirao (where they came to lose three games in a row) accumulating the last six possible points. And, this Sunday, they have the possibility of extending their sequence of victories, receiving a Corinthians in very low hours at the Maracana that occupies a relegation position.
In the Copa do Brasil, this last Wednesday, the ‘Mengao’ did enough merits to take the victory against Fluminense in the first leg of the round of 16, but could not go from 0-0. Everything was left open for the return scheduled for the first week of June.
