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Djeni renewed her contract with Flamengo for two more seasons

Flamengo has announced the contract renewal of midfielder Djeni until December 2027. After extending her contract, the red-and-black midfielder celebrated the new period at Mais Querido, opened up about her feelings for the Nation, and highlighted the strength of the squad.

— It was a match that worked out. The connection with the fans was very quick, very genuine. That’s why I chose to stay and believe in the project. I joke that I’m a supporter on the field. (…) Since I was born, I’ve been a Flamengo fan — said midfielder Djeni.

— The girls from the youth academy didn’t come up by chance. They showed on the field that they deserved to be here. It’s up to us, the more experienced ones, to give them the support they need to perform in the professional team as they did in the youth ranks — highlighted the captain of Flamengo.

WHAT HAS THE FLAMENGO SQUAD BEEN LIKE?

Djeni is the captain of Flamengo and, now with a new contract for two more seasons, the midfielder commented on leadership in the locker room. Thus, the number 8 emphasized that the reaction to pressure varies from athlete to athlete.

“Some athletes respond well to tougher demands, some freeze if you shout. (…) That feeling is fundamental,” concluded Djeni. Thus, the midfielder and captain of Flamengo gave an interview to the portal Lance! and addressed internal matters at Mengão.

WHAT WILL FLAMENGO’S SEASON BE LIKE?

Flamengo will have a busy calendar of competitions this season. That’s because the red-and-black team will compete in the Campeonato Carioca, the Copa do Brasil, and the Brasileirão in their category. Finally, Mengão enters all of them as favorites.

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