Arrascaeta on the fuss after leaving Cruzeiro for Flamengo | OneFootball

Six Seasons Later, Arrascaeta is an Idol with the Most Titles Won by Flamengo

Arrascaeta was on his way to becoming an idol at Cruzeiro, until the moment when Flamengo decided to attempt to sign the valuable Uruguayan. However, the Minas Gerais team played hardball, but the star revealed this Friday (17) that he was crazy to play for the Most Beloved.

— I remember being on vacation in Uruguay, until Daniel (Fonseca, agent) said to me: ‘There’s a possibility for you to play at Flamengo’. I went crazy. I spent every day of my vacation talking to him: ‘So? Did everything work out? Is it going to move forward or not?’. In the end, we closed the deal, everything worked out -, recalled Arrascaeta and he also added:

— When I was at Cruzeiro, we sometimes prioritized the Libertadores, or just the Copa do Brasil. There wasn’t much possibility of winning several important things throughout the year. I believe that was one of the things that motivated me the most to come to a club like Flamengo. And I believe that was the best choice -, stated the Uruguayan star on Mengocast.

What Was Arrascaeta's Journey Like?

Thus, Arrascaeta caught the interest of Cruzeiro after giving the Minas Gerais team a hard time in the Libertadores of 2014, when he played for Defensor (URU). Then, in the Mineirão team, the Uruguayan caught everyone's attention with his great decision-making power.

How Much Did Flamengo Pay for Arrascaeta?

So, Flamengo shelled out 15 million euros (R$ 63.7 million) to have Arrascaeta. In the first season, the Uruguayan won the Libertadores and the Brasileirão. Six years later, the star is, alongside Bruno Henrique, the greatest winner in the club's history.

What is Flamengo's Next Match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo plays a 'premature final' against Palmeiras this Sunday (19). This is because the clash at Maracanã starting at 4 pm (Brasília time) brings together the two leaders of the Brasileirão.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.