Danilo on son’s tears over Flamengo move: ‘In a Fla-Flu, he’s Fluminense’ | OneFootball

Defender appeared on the program Papo de Segunda and said that João, 6, locked himself in the bathroom when he found out about the transfer and still supports Tricolor

While appearing on GNT’s Papo de Segunda, center back Danilo recalled the behind-the-scenes details of his transfer to the rival club and revealed the striking reaction of his youngest son, João, 6. An outspoken Fluminense supporter, the boy went through dramatic moments when he learned that his father would play for the red-and-black side and remained unwavering in his love for the Tricolor from Laranjeiras.

According to the defender, the news had a real impact at home, complete with protest and tears from the young fan.

“When I told him I was coming to Flamengo, he stopped talking to me that night, cried a lot, locked himself in the bathroom, went to sleep crying, a whole lot! If there’s a Flamengo vs. Fluminense match, he supports Fluminense,” the player recalled.

João had already become a fan favorite and the butt of jokes among supporters at the end of last year, when he went viral in an interview with GeTV by declaring himself a Tricolor right in the middle of the rival club’s celebration, earning the nickname “impostor” from his own father. Danilo highlighted his youngest son’s strong personality, assuring that the rivalry at home is handled lightly and healthily in family life.

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