Roma Explores Transfer of Samuel Lino from Flamengo Amidst Financial Challenges
Roma has renewed its interest in Brazilian winger Samuel Lino, who plays for Flamengo. The Giallorossi management has reportedly conducted new inquiries in recent weeks to assess the potential for securing a deal.
According to the Brazilian newspaper UOL, Lino, born in 1999, has caught the attention of several clubs in Saudi Arabia as well. Flamengo, however, is not looking to part ways with one of the key figures in coach Leonardo Jardim’s team.
Flamengo’s strategy may face obstacles due to the financial constraints stemming from President Lula’s new regulations on sponsorships from betting companies in Brazil. The club could lose approximately 430 million reais in revenue by 2027 if they fail to recover their contract with Betano.
In response to possible financial shortfalls, Flamengo might need to consider making either one major sale or multiple smaller transactions. Lino stands out as the player with the highest market value in the squad, estimated internally at over €30 million.
While the club weighs its options, Jorge Carrascal has emerged as an alternative, valued between €12 million and €15 million.
Nonetheless, the move to Roma appears challenging. As reported by ESPN Brasil, Flamengo will only consider negotiating Lino’s transfer for offers nearing €60 million, which aligns with his release clause. This demand significantly exceeds the €25 million offer that Roma proposed during the summer, which was ultimately declined.
