Ex-Flamengo star eyes glory and trophies in UAE team | OneFootball

Who is the former Flamengo player who plays for Al Ain, from the United Arab Emirates?

The midfielder João Marcos came up through the ranks at Flamengo. After winning important titles with the Rubro-Negro and even being part of the professional squad, the athlete transferred to Al Ain, from the United Arab Emirates, last season. In this way, the player revealed the goals he is pursuing with the Middle Eastern team and also commented on a possible return to Brazil in the future.

"Last season I got to train with the professionals on a few occasions and I have the desire to be part of the main team at some point, but now my main goal is to win the trophy with my teammates this season. I want to return someday, but at the moment I want to continue my career here abroad, to evolve my football and learn about new cultures", said João Marcos.

WHAT IS JOÃO MARCOS' SITUATION AT AL AIN?

João Marcos is 20 years old and, therefore, is still young enough to be part of Al Ain's under-23 team. In this way, the athlete has been alternating between the experience of the more seasoned professional players, as well as being available for the lower category.

HOW WAS JOÃO MARCOS' STINT AT FLAMENGO?

The midfielder João Marcos won important titles with the Flamengo jersey. One of the main ones was the triumph in the Libertadores Sub-20 in 2024, in which the Rubro-Negro overcame Boca Juniors (ARG). In addition, the athlete was part of the victorious squad of the Brasileirão in the category. Finally, the player was part of the squad in some matches of the team that became champion of the Carioca 2024 professional championship.

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AND FLAMENGO?

While João Marcos continues his career at Al Ain, the Flamengo squad is preparing for the next commitments of the season. In this way, the team led by Filipe Luís will return to the field on September 14 when they face Juventude, for the 23rd round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 4 pm (Brasília time), at the Alfredo Jaconi Stadium, in Caxias do Sul.

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