Luiz Henrique is targeting a new call-up to the Brazil national team after a period of speculation over his club future. The forward marked two years since his debut for the Seleção on Sunday, as reported by Globo Esporte, and remained at Zenit following offers from clubs like Roma, Flamengo and Botafogo during the transfer window.
What was the impact of the transfer window?
Luiz Henrique's future was widely discussed in recent weeks. Flamengo negotiated a deal worth 30 million euros fixed plus bonuses and had the player's approval, but the move did not progress. Botafogo also showed interest in bringing back the attacker, who was a key figure in the club's 2024 title wins. In the final moments of the European window, Roma made an offer of 38 million euros fixed plus five million in bonuses, but Zenit refused the proposal and kept the player.
Luiz Henrique told ge that wearing the Brazil shirt for the first time was one of the most memorable moments of his career. "Since that game, I've been working to make the most of every opportunity and keep evolving." the athlete said.
What is Luiz Henrique's trajectory with the national team?
The forward's first match for Brazil was on September 6, 2024, in a 1-0 win over Ecuador in World Cup Qualifying. Since then, he has played 16 games, scoring two goals and providing three assists. His journey culminated with participation in the 2026 World Cup, where Brazil was eliminated in the round of 16 by Norway. The Seleção, however, leads its World Cup Qualifying group with seven points from three games and a +6 goal difference, according to the latest data on our standings page.
When is Ancelotti's next squad announcement?
Manager Carlo Ancelotti will announce the new squad list this coming Wednesday, according to Globo Esporte. The friendlies against Australia and India will be the Brazil national team's first commitments after the 2026 World Cup. The team enters these matches with a record of four wins and one loss in its last five outings. The next challenge is against Australia, in an away match scheduled for September 25, as listed on our fixtures schedule.
Brazil's last match was a 2-1 defeat to Norway on July 5, which ended their World Cup campaign. The Canarinho squad now prepares to resume activities with a new list of called-up players, where Luiz Henrique hopes to see his name once again. The squad announcement will be made in the middle of this week.
