Flamengo 2019 starter close to deal with Al Hilal | OneFootball

Pablo Marí played only six months for Flamengo, but he was never forgotten by the fans

A standout player for Flamengo in 2019 is about to leave Europe once again. This is because defender Pablo Marí is close to leaving Fiorentina (ITA) to play for Al Hilal (SAU). The Spaniard has been in Italy for a year.

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the former Flamengo player is the main choice for the Arab team, which failed to sign Acerbi or De Vrij from Inter Milan (ITA). The market value of the defender is around 2.5 million euros (R$ 15.6 million).

How did Marí end up at Fiorentina after Flamengo?

Marí spent six months in Rio de Janeiro to win the Brasileirão and the Libertadores. Then, Arsenal (ENG) took the player on loan, bought him permanently afterward, and began the European player's journey.

In 2022, Udinese (ITA) secured the defender on loan. The following year, Monza (ITA) did the same but later acquired his rights from Arsenal. Until, in 2025, the defender was sold to Fiorentina.

How did Pablo Marí perform with the Sacred Mantle?

The Spanish defender arrived at Rubro-Negro without much fanfare after a stint at Manchester City (ENG). However, the fans never forgot the foreigner after 30 matches, three goals, one assist, and the two main titles of Flamengo in 2019.

Who are the defenders of Al Hilal?

Marí will not have an easy time in Saudi Arabia. This is because Cameroonian defender Kalidou Koulibaly holds the position. However, the other defenders, Hassan Tambakti and Ali Lajami, do not pose as much of a challenge.

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