According to the source, Flamengo was in contact with Zenit. The Brazilian club have contacted the Saint Petersburg team, indicating their interest in the striker. But the blue-white-blue clarified that they do not plan to discuss the transfer. So the negotiations never started.
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Earlier it was reported that Claudinho himself wanted to leave Zenit. Apparently, the striker wants to continue his career at Flamengo and the Petersburg expect to receive around 17-18 million euros for him.
Source: Sport

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