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What did Abel Ferreira, Palmeiras’ coach, say about Andreas Pereira?

Midfielder Andreas Pereira is the newest addition to Palmeiras. In a press conference last Sunday (31), coach Abel Ferreira commented on the new signing for the São Paulo team and, moreover, heaped praise on the former Flamengo player.

— We’re swapping a beautiful player for another who comes from the Premier League, with experience. Over there (in England) it’s the start of the season, here it’s the middle (of the season). Let’s see how he arrives. This type of player doesn’t need to ask the coach if he likes him or not, because we all know the quality he can bring to our team, which has three or four experienced players and a lot of youth -, said Abel Ferreira.

Andreas Pereira was announced as Palmeiras’ newest signing last Friday (29). Thus, the player leaves Fulham (ENG) and is already on his way to Brazil. He has even signed a contract with the São Paulo team until 2028 and his name is already registered in the CBF’s Daily Information Bulletin (BID).

HOW WAS ANDREAS PEREIRA’S SPELL AT FLAMENGO?

Andreas Pereira’s time at Flamengo was marked by highs and lows. That’s because, even though he showed quality with the ball at his feet, the Belgian-Brazilian became known for a crucial mistake in the final of the 2021 Libertadores between Rubro-Negro and Palmeiras. On that occasion, the player slipped and Deyverson scored the goal that sealed the victory for the São Paulo team.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT GAME?

While Andreas Pereira arrives at Palmeiras, the Flamengo squad is enjoying four days off before starting preparations for their next game of the season. Mengão will only return to the field on September 14 (Sunday) to face Juventude, in the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 4pm (Brasília time), at Estádio Alfredo Jaconi.

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