Danilo turns down CBF call and decides to stay at Flamengo | OneFootball

35-year-old center-back prioritizes staying at the club and is already eyeing a role in Flamengo football after hanging up his boots

Danilo has decided to stay at Flamengo and, for now, turned down an invitation from the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). The center-back received an offer to join a Technical Council linked to the Brazilian National Team and would help coach Carlo Ancelotti.

The federation’s idea was to bring the player in at the start of the national team’s new cycle. However, Danilo chose to remain at Flamengo for another season. In addition, the defender received a project proposal from the club for the period after his retirement. As a result, the expectation is that the player’s new contract through 2027 will be signed by next week.

DANILO HAS A PROJECT TO STAY AT FLAMENGO AFTER RETIREMENT

Danilo’s time at Flamengo is not expected to end when the player decides to retire. Behind the scenes, the club presented the center-back with a plan for the hero of the Libertadores fourth title to remain connected to Flamengo football.

The initial idea is for Danilo to take on a role similar to football manager starting in 2028. In this scenario, the former player would work closely with both the professional squad and the youth academy. At 35, Danilo views the project favorably. Therefore, the possibility of staying at Flamengo after hanging up his boots weighs heavily in his decision to renew his contract.

CBF COULD STILL MAKE ANOTHER ATTEMPT

Despite the refusal for now, the CBF has not closed the door on Danilo. The federation may present a new proposal to the center-back after he ends his career as a Flamengo player.

The idea, therefore, has not been ruled out. However, Danilo’s current priority is to remain at the Rio club and build his professional future at Flamengo. The information about the CBF’s invitation was first reported by ESPN journalist Bruno Andrade.

AUTHOR’S OPINION

— In my view, Flamengo’s project is more interesting for Danilo after his playing career. After all, Flamengo is already firmly established on the path to titles. On the other hand, the Brazilian National Team is getting farther and farther from winning trophies —, said Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist for Coluna do Fla.

— However, Danilo still has a lot left in the tank. On Sunday (13), against Corinthians, he delivered a very solid performance. Danilo is a very useful player for Flamengo’s squad and would be a starter at at least 18 clubs in the Brasileirão this season —, Pedro added.

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