Lanús and Fluminense face each other on Tuesday (16), at 9:30 pm (Brasília), at Ciudad de Lanús Stadium, for the quarterfinals of the South American Cup. The duel will be special for Flu striker, Germán Cano.
He started at the base of the Argentine team and many say the player cheers for Lanús. But is it true? THE Sporting News show.
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Is germán pipe a fan of Lanús?
Despite being consolidated as one of the greatest idols in the recent history of Fluminense, the heart of Argentine gunner Germán Cano has a owner in his home country: Club Atlético Lanús. The striker is an assumed and passionate fan of the club “Granate”, a call that goes far beyond the simple preference and deepens his roots in football.
The history of pipe with Lanús began long before their goals echo in Maracanã. It was at the Buenos Aires province club that he took his first steps in the sport, being revealed by his prestigious grassroots categories, known for forming large talents.
The relationship became professional in 2008, when the then young striker made his debut for the main team, marking the beginning of his long and victorious career.
In several interviews, the player himself made a point of reaffirming his affection, referring to Lanús as his “home” and the team that formed him not only as an athlete, but as a person. This identification, shared by his whole family, makes his fans a genuine and unshakable link, regardless of the success he reaches in other lawns.
– Being able to play in the professional was the first dream I had at Lanús, which is the team that I am a fan, that I spent many things inside. When I arrived at Lanús, at age 9, everything started. I spent a lot of things inside the club, they helped me a lot, my maximum dream was to get to the professional, make the debut there. It all worked out so that I could leave Argentina and be able to look for my own dreams, ”sheer told” ESPN “in 2003.
Lanús will be Flu’s opponent in the quarterfinals of the South American. First game in Argentina, second match at Maracanã.
Detail: Cano is a Lanús fan and was revealed by the club. The number 14 of the attacker is a tribute to Lanús’ main organized, “La Barra 14”. pic.twitter.com/7JXENDCLZR
– Edgard Maciel de Sá (@edmacieldes) August 22, 2025
Will you be a starter?
The tendency is for Germán Cano to start Fluminense’s game against Lanús in the reserve bench. Coach Renato Gaúcho has been casting Everaldo as a starter at the Cup Games, as in South American. A probable team has: Fábio, Guga, Thiago Silva, Freytes and Renê; Hercules, Martinelli and Nonato; Serna, Canobbio and Everaldo.
