Almería paid a significant sum for Lázaro from Flamengo. In the final phase of the 2022 transfer market, 20-year-old Lázaro Vinicius joined the Brazilian club, where Almería considered him a total winger ready to become one of LaLiga’s sensations. Coach Rubi gave him playing time in the top flight, allowing him to score 6 goals, three of which came in the same match which ensured their survival against Espanyol at Cornellà-El Prat. Interestingly, Nico Melamed joined the Catalan club last summer with top-flight credentials, but he has now been overshadowed by the recovered Lázaro. Given the investment made and the arrival of Lázaro as the best player coming from a lower category, he must be considered a top signing for Almería, and he is already training with the team. The club could not have found a better player for the required position, with Lázaro capable of playing off his weak foot, and while he improves his ability to link up with his teammates while avoiding playing solo, he has the potential to become a key figure for Almería, with a contract running until 2028.
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If Rubi has turned around a team in a state of depression, he will certainly ensure that Lázaro shines at Almería to live up to all the expectations raised by his signing. His time at Palmeiras was not exceptional, and he returns to reaffirm his commitment to a club that has invested heavily in him. Quality comes naturally to him, and he is decisive in the box. He often changes wings during matches and only needs to improve his teamwork, being more involved and being less sporadic, which made him lose some of his shine during the season of survival in the elite. He scored just one goal for three against Real Mallorca, but he bagged three more goals, taking his tally to 6 in LaLiga. What partner Luis Suárez has in attack!
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Almería does not ignore any euro, and the recovery of Lázaro Vinicius for the ascent proves that the investment of 7 million must bear fruit. He was one of the latest arrivals on the 2022 market and showed promise from his first appearance with his flair and daring, until the small imperfections started to show due to slips of the tongue during the matches that frustrated both fans and Rubi. Almería has strengthened its wing with a known and experienced player. Just what was needed for the second half of the competition. He works with his teammates and is ready to justify the expense of signing him. He has always shown great enthusiasm, but adapting to LaLiga is no easy feat. Segunda is not Primera.
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If Rubi gave the green light for Lázaro’s return, it is because he believes he will be important for the rise. Able to lift the entire team after relegation, he is surely determined to make Lázaro shine as hoped. He needs to work on the dreaded disconnects during games and focus more on defense. He is closest to Nico Melamed, as they both perceive football in their own ways and find it difficult to connect with their teammates. Interestingly, Almería’s two best signings need the same shock therapy to shine. Rubi knows he has a great player, but incorporating him into the team dynamic will take time, as it did during the team’s recovery before.
