Boto mentions 'big European names' keen to play for Flamengo | OneFootball

José Boto highlighted that Flamengo has gained even more exposure in Europe in recent months

Samuel Lino, Saúl, Jorginho… There are plenty of examples of players who had offers to stay in Europe but chose Flamengo this season. According to the club's director of football, José Boto, the list is even longer of athletes who want to wear the jersey.

— In terms of the market, this transfer window has a bit of an impact in Europe, further opening the doors of Flamengo to European players. They see these kinds of players coming here and become more interested in coming — said José Boto in an interview with ‘UOL’.

— I won't mention names, but after these signings, there were important and well-known names in European football who showed interest in coming to play at Flamengo. These were positions we didn't need, and I also said that sometimes too much water kills the plant, and we didn't want to turn it into something that would later harm the team — added the director.

WHAT WERE FLAMENGO'S FIVE SIGNINGS IN THE LAST WINDOW?

All of Flamengo’s signings in the last transfer window came from Europe. Samuel Lino and Saúl were linked with Atlético de Madrid (ESP). Meanwhile, Emerson Royal was at Milan (ITA). Jorge Carrascal played for Dynamo Moscow (RUS). Finally, Jorginho terminated his contract with Arsenal (ENG) to play for Mengão.

WHEN WILL THE 'EUROPEANS' RETURN TO THE FIELD?

Except for Jorginho, who is still doubtful for this Thursday's (18) match, the other four mid-year window signings are confirmed on Flamengo's squad list for the game against Estudiantes (ARG). The teams will face off at Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time).

If Flamengo is on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube. Additionally, ESPN and Disney Plus channels, via cable TV and streaming, will broadcast the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores da América.

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