Danilo of Flamengo honoured by Juventus | OneFootball

This Saturday, Danilo, Flamengo's defender, was honored by Juventus at the Allianz Stadium before the match against Lecce, for the 18th round of the Italian Championship.

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For the first time since leaving the Italian club a year ago, the player returned to the stadium in Turin and was given a standing ovation by the fans. On the pitch, Danilo entered accompanied by his children and received a commemorative plaque, as well as a shirt with the number 213, referring to the number of matches he played for Juventus.

The defender played for the Italian team between August 2019 and January 2025, when he transferred to Flamengo. Wearing the Juve shirt, he won the Italian Championship, the Italian Super Cup, and the Italian Cup.

“I’m nervous because I experienced so many emotions here, but I’m very happy to be with my fans. For me, Juve is where I learned to truly play football for the fans, and that really motivates me,” he said.

“It’s great to have the opportunity to see you all again after such a hectic year. I really wanted to come back to thank you personally for all the support. I was away for a year, but no one can take this shirt from my heart,” he added.

Praise for the current management

Danilo also took the opportunity to praise the club’s current management and criticize the directors involved in his departure from Juventus, such as coach Thiago Motta, with whom he had a troubled relationship.

“I have to thank Chiellini and the current management, who are more clear-headed in resolving situations,” the defender told DAZN. “Working at Juve isn’t for just anyone; even in football, there are different levels,” he concluded.

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