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Saúl was the first reinforcement hired by Flamengo in this transfer window

The red-black crowd had their first contact with Saúl Ñíguez this Sunday (27), before the game against Atlético-MG. This is because, despite not entering the field, the midfielder was introduced to the Nation alongside defender Emerson Royal. After the 1-0 victory over the Minas Gerais team, coach Filipe Luís explained how he intends to use the Spaniard in Mengão.

— About Saúl's position, I see him in all midfield positions, and he's a guy who will add a lot of quality to us, competitiveness. He's a super competitive guy, has a lot of arrival in the area, scores goals, heads the ball very well, in addition to the individual technical quality that made him have the career he had. We're very happy to have him here – said Filipe Luís, during a press conference.

WHAT ARE SAÚL ÑÍGUEZ'S CHARACTERISTICS?

Saúl Ñíguez is a kind of 'joker' in midfield, a role that Gerson played in Flamengo. This is because the Spanish player acts mainly as a second midfielder, like De La Cruz, but can also reinforce Mengão on the left midfield or playing a little more withdrawn, as the first man. Thus, the athlete can be a 'key piece' for Filipe Luís' scheme.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO PAY TO SIGN SAÚL?

It is worth noting that Flamengo did not pay anything to Atlético de Madrid (ESP) to sign Saúl Ñíguez. This is because, before signing a bond with Mengão, the midfielder terminated his contract with the Spanish club and, therefore, became 'free' in the transfer market. In this way, the red-black board will only bear bonuses and gloves to have the Spaniard in Filipe Luís' squad.

WILL SAÚL MAKE HIS DEBUT IN THE NEXT FLAMENGO GAME?

Still unsure about Saúl's presence, due to physical conditions, Flamengo begins preparation to face Atlético-MG, next Thursday (31). The match takes place at 21:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the first leg of the Copa do Brasil round of 16. Thus, as usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the behind-the-scenes of the confrontation, through the site and social networks.

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