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What did Fulham (ENG) forward Rodrigo Muniz say about Flamengo?

Forward Rodrigo Muniz continues his career at Fulham (ENG), but he has not forgotten his roots. As a result, the player made a point of declaring his love for Flamengo and made it clear that one of his goals is to return to Brazilian football before ending his career.

— Yes, I have a very strong connection with Flamengo, and I still have friends who play there. I have a special affection for the club; I came through the youth ranks there. I want to return, also because I’m Brazilian. Because of this desire I have to play football, it will definitely be a place I would return to, yes —, Rodrigo Muniz said in an interview with ‘ESPN’.

DID RODRIGO MUNIZ PLAY FOR FLAMENGO?

Yes! Rodrigo Muniz is a forward developed in Flamengo’s youth academy, where he stood out in the 2019 season as the top scorer in the Under-20 Brasileirão. The following year, the player was promoted to the senior team and delivered good performances for the Rubro-Negro side coached by Jorge Jesus.

Even so, Rodrigo Muniz ended up being loaned to Coritiba. It was upon returning to Flamengo, with Rogério Ceni in charge of the team, that the player established himself as one of the main names in the attacking system. In the end, the player caught Europe’s attention and was sold to Fulham in 2021.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Rodrigo Muniz plans his return, Flamengo take the field this Sunday (12) to face Fluminense in the 11th round of the Brasileirão. The derby kicks off at 6 pm (Brasília time) at the Maracanã.

As usual, Coluna do Fla TV will cover all the details of the match with on-site reporting from Rodrigo Lima and Rock Hudson on YouTube, as well as on the website and social media. Finally, Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the clash.

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