Roma has advanced in negotiations to sign forward Luiz Henrique from Zenit, offering €30 million for the player, who was also recently targeted by Flamengo.
The European transfer market is in a decisive phase, and Luiz Henrique’s future may lie far from Russia. Roma has placed an official bid of €30 million—approximately R$ 180 million—on the table to finalize the striker’s transfer.
The move, confirmed by the M360 Team, positions the Italian club as the frontrunner to secure the Brazilian’s services.
Talks between the clubs are progressing rapidly, driven by the approaching deadline of the European transfer window. While the figures have been well received by Zenit, the final details are still being ironed out.
The current hurdle appears to be the player’s own decision, as he has expressed that he and his family are well-adapted to life in Russia.
Behind the scenes of the negotiation and Flamengo’s previous interest
Roma’s attempt comes shortly after a saga regarding the athlete’s potential return to Brazilian football. During August, Flamengo was very close to bringing Luiz Henrique back with a structured offer totaling €35 million, including performance bonuses.
However, the negotiations ended in July following internal decisions by the Rubro-Negro board.
President Luiz Eduardo Baptista, known as Bap, stated:
The financial commitment should not exceed the investment made in Thiago Almada.
Background and current situation
A product of the Botafogo youth academy with a notable stint at the club, Luiz Henrique was sold to Zenit in early 2023 for a significant fee. Last season, the forward established his presence in international football, making 38 appearances.
The athlete has earned important call-ups, including competing in the 2026 World Cup, where he represented the Brazil national team.
Botafogo also monitored the athlete’s situation, seeking to facilitate a return. However, an attempted swap deal involving midfielder Danilo did not prosper due to the player’s refusal to move to Russian football.
With the Brazilian transfer window open until September 11, the potential move to Italian football is expected to determine Luiz Henrique’s destination in the coming hours, before the European market closes.
