Bap sees Danilo as future director, hails off-pitch nous

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·27 March 2026

Bap sees Danilo as future director, hails off-pitch nous

Danilo is under contract with Flamengo until December of this year

Danilo is one of the most experienced players in world football due to his track record as an athlete and his age. Therefore, Bap, president of Flamengo, praised the defender’s attitude and said that the player is prepared to become an executive in the future.

— I see it this way: Danilo is prepared for more than just what happens on the pitch. I see Danilo as someone who, if he is interested, will be a great executive. I believe he will be a great executive —, Bap began in an interview with FlamengoTV this Friday (27).

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— I think he is also aware of what he doesn’t know, of what he is unfamiliar with, which is important. Knowing what we don’t know sometimes seems obvious. He knows where the gaps are, he is interested, and I think he will go far —, he concluded.

WHAT IS DANILO’S SITUATION?

Danilo is currently 34 years old and does not intend to continue his career for many more seasons. Recently, reports emerged that the Flamengo defender could retire at the end of 2026 due to his age.

However, Danilo remains an important player for Flamengo this season. In addition, the defender is regularly called up to the Brazilian National Team under Carlo Ancelotti. He is even expected to play in the World Cup between June and July.

IS THERE A SPOT FOR HIM AT FLAMENGO?

Luiz Eduardo Baptista expressed dissatisfaction with José Boto, the current football director of Flamengo, even considering dismissing the Portuguese official. However, he was kept in the position and will continue for the rest of the season.

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