Journalist denies Cuéllar’s controversial claims about Flamengo exit | OneFootball

Cuéllar stated that he was sidelined for 20 days before leaving Flamengo

In recent weeks, excerpts from an interview with player Cuéllar have gone viral due to his harsh remarks about Flamengo, the club he played for from 2016 to 2019. This is because the midfielder claims that the Rubro-Negro board was not honest in handling his departure. However, journalist Túlio Rodrigues refutes the athlete’s version, who currently plays for Grêmio.

Cuéllar appeared on Duda Garbi’s podcast to say that he felt mistreated by Flamengo, claiming he was sidelined for 20 days and then forced to play. However, Túlio’s video points out that the player was not even sidelined for 15 days.

What else did Cuéllar lie about?

The player claims that Flamengo did not want to sell him to Bologna (ITA) because the offer was lower than that of Al-Hilal (SAU). In reality, the Italian team’s offer was higher for the club, but the player’s salary would have been lower compared to the Arab proposal. Therefore, the Rio team actually wanted Cuéllar to go to Italy.

Was Cuéllar actually sidelined?

Túlio shows that the Flamengo board gave Cuéllar the option to decide his future but did not approve of the midfielder’s decision to refuse to play in order to force a move. Thus, the player’s suspension lasted only four days: from August 23 to 27 of that year. At the time, the club’s official statement confirmed that the Colombian “expressed his desire not to travel for the upcoming matches.”

Did Cuéllar say he intends to return?

Another point that contradicts Cuéllar’s statements is that the midfielder regretted leaving Flamengo for Saudi Arabia. “I developed a love for this club, I leave friends here and people who were directly involved in my life. I hope I can return someday,” Cuéllar said in a farewell video.

How is Flamengo doing?

Without Cuéllar, Flamengo is enjoying a good moment and is preparing to face Juventude on the 14th of this month. Thus, the team travels to Caxias do Sul for the match at Alfredo Jaconi, starting at 4pm (Brasília time), for the 23rd round of the Campeonato Brasileiro.

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