Samuel Lino is back in Brazil, playing for Flamengo. It’s the same team that helped him get noticed by European clubs. Now 25, the forward has already made a name for himself in Spain. He spent time with big clubs like Atlético Madrid and Valencia. Lino kicked off the Brasileirão season with a bang.
Just the other night, Flamengo crushed Vitória with an 8-0 win. Lino, who used to play for Gil Vicente, was on fire. He scored two goals. He also set up three more for his teammates. These incredible efforts caught the eye of a true football legend: Ronaldo Fenómeno. The praise from ‘R9’ didn’t hold back.
Ronaldo spoke about Lino’s move. He told ‘Coluna do Fla’ that signing Samuel Lino shows Flamengo is in great financial shape. This comes from smart management and good player sales. Lino is still young. He could have gone to many other European teams after leaving Atlético Madrid. But he chose Flamengo. Ronaldo believes Lino brings valuable international experience. He said Lino “will make a big difference” as Flamengo fights for the Libertadores and Brasileirão titles.
Lino’s early impact is clear. In just eight official games for Flamengo, he has scored two goals. He has also made four assists. These numbers are a big reason why Felipe Luís’ squad is at the top of the league. Flamengo, also known as Mengão, leads the Brasileirão with 46 points. They are four points ahead of Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras, who have played one fewer game.