Pumas UNAM, after changes in their management with the departure of Miguel Mejia Baron and Eduardo Saracho, as well as the recent re-signing of Jose Juan Macias, have set about finding another striker and it seems they are very close to signing Brazilian Juninho from Flamengo Flamengo.

If the signing of this highly sought-after striker goes through, it would undoubtedly be an important addition at a time when the Pumas' attack is struggling with Macias' serious injury. They are therefore making a significant financial effort to bring in the Flamengo multi-champion.

According to reports from the sports channel ESPN and the website mediotiempo, the Pumas are only finalizing the last details to acquire the services of the 29-year-old Brazilian striker, who could boost the team for the 2026 Clausura tournament and the next edition of the Concacaf Champions League.

How much would the Brazilian's transfer cost?

So far, no figures have been released, but supposedly Pumas would have to pay around 5 million euros (around 105 million pesos), the amount Flamengo paid to Qarabag of Azerbaijan.

The striker is He would report to Pumas after their participation in the 2025 Intercontinental Cup, where they faced Pyramids this Saturday after eliminating Cruz Azul and lifting the Derby of the Americas trophy. Juninho is expected to arrive in Mexico around Wednesday to sign a three-year contract to fill one of their available foreign player slots. They are also still pursuing Colombian Diber Cambindo from Necaxa, but no agreement has been finalized yet. The Brazilian striker's career: During his time at Flamengo, Juninho played 32 matches: 15 in the league, five in the Copa Libertadores, two in the Copa Libertadores, eight in the Campeonato Carioca, one in the Club World Cup, and one in the Supercopa Rei. His goal tally was four: one in the Copa Libertadores, one against Tachira,One in the league and two more in the Carioca championship, which aren't impressive, but Pumas are counting on them to strengthen their attack. The Brazilian, when asked about Pumas, didn't want to stop in the mixed zone after the game against Pyramids of Egypt, so at the moment the striker's arrival is based on unofficial reports.

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