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Lucas Silva is set to join Flamengo for the rest of the season, according to reports from Brazilian media.
The 26-year-old striker has been linked with a move to the Rio-based club for some time now, but his future at Santos remains uncertain.
Silva was signed by Santos in June 2017 and made his debut for them against Vitória on August 15th. He scored his first goal for Santos on November 9th, before scoring a hat-trick in their 4-0 win over São Paulo on January 8th.
He then went on to score six goals in his first season with Santos, helping the team to reach the Copa do Brasil final and reaching the semi-finals of the Campeonato Brasileiro.
However, Santos were unable to maintain their success and Silva struggled to make an impact at the club. Despite that, he continued to impress for Flamengo and was named as the player of the month for May 2021.
Silva's move to Flamengo will be a big step forward for the club, as they look to build on their successful run under the guidance of Luiz Felipe Scolari. They have already secured the services of Thiago Alcantara and Willian Filho, who will provide strength up front.
Santos' new signing will bring a fresh perspective to the squad, with Silva having experience playing in the top flight of European football. He also brings a wealth of experience, having played for several top clubs across Europe.
In addition to Silva, Flamengo have also confirmed the signing of defender Jorginho, who was released by Manchester United last summer. The move should help to bolster the defensive line of the team.
Overall, Lucas Silva's transfer to Flamengo is a significant development for the club, as it adds another experienced player to their squad. However, there is still much work to be done to establish him as a regular starter in the first team, and to secure his place in the starting lineup.
It remains to be seen how well Silva fits into the Flamengo system, but he certainly has the potential to become one of the best strikers in Brazilian football.