Ex-Flamengo striker Juninho reveals frustration at club

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·4 May 2026

Ex-Flamengo striker Juninho reveals frustration at club

What are Juninho’s numbers in a Flamengo shirt?

Flamengo’s first signing of 2025, Juninho was unable to establish himself at the club and left the Rubro-Negro at the start of 2026 to wear the Pumas (MEX) shirt. The forward even revealed that his spell with the Most Beloved was not how he had imagined it.

I understand their side. It’s normal for fans to follow their team. If they’re going to follow a team from abroad, they’ll watch Real Madrid (ESP), Barcelona (ESP), and not a smaller team. And even more so when they bring in a Brazilian player that nobody knew. But I’d rather arrive somewhere and earn love than arrive loved and leave hated. I believe I arrived a little “unwanted” and left with a feeling from the people. Could it have been better? Definitely, because I believe in myself, but unfortunately it wasn’t how I planned it. But I planned to be a champion, and that’s enough. The ones who are remembered are the champions. How many big-name players have already gone through Flamengo, arrived loved by everyone, and left through the back door? I came in through the front door and left through the front door,” said Juninho in an interview with ‘Lance!’.

How much did Flamengo receive from Juninho’s departure?

Flamengo recovered the amount invested in Juninho at the start of 2025. After all, Pumas paid 5 million euros (around R$ 31.5 million) for the forward, the same amount Mengão paid Qarabag (AZE) to sign the player.

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What are Juninho’s numbers at Flamengo?

Juninho arrived at Flamengo at the start of the 2025 season. However, the player was unable to establish himself in the team managed by Filipe Luís. It’s no surprise, then, that the forward played 32 matches, totaling four goals while wearing the Sacred Shirt.

32 matches
04 goals (1 in the Libertadores, 1 in the Brasileirão, and 2 in the Carioca)
880 minutes on the pitch

Finally, Juninho had a contract with Flamengo until the end of 2028. However, due to his lack of continuity at the club, the parties opted for the forward’s departure, and he now plays for Pumas.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

Meanwhile, Flamengo return to the pitch this Thursday (07) to face Independiente Medellín (COL). The match takes place at 9:30 pm (Brasília time) at Atanasio Girardot Stadium, in the fourth round of the Libertadores.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Independiente Medellín through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, ESPN (pay TV) and Disney+ (streaming) will broadcast the Libertadores match.

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