Flamengo president Bap backs Danilo as a “top director” post-retirement | OneFootball

Danilo is considering retiring at the end of the 2026 season

March’s FIFA international break is not over yet, but Carlo Ancelotti has already confirmed Danilo’s call-up for the World Cup. However, the center back is not only a trusted figure for the Brazil national team coach.

That is because Flamengo president Bap also sees Danilo as someone he trusts. In addition, the club president believes the defender has some of the qualities needed to become a great executive after he retires.

In short, Danilo is considering retiring at Flamengo at the end of the 2026 season. Because of this, the Rubro-Negro president believes the center back is well prepared to become a great executive in the future.

What did Bap say?

— I see it this way: Danilo is prepared for more than just what happens on the pitch. I see that Danilo, if he is interested, will become a great executive. I think he is also aware of what he does not know, of what he is unfamiliar with, and that is important. Sometimes knowing what we do not know seems obvious. He knows where the gaps are, he is interested, and I think he will go far —, he told FlamengoTV.

And what does Carlo Ancelotti think?

In line with the Flamengo president, Ancelotti was full of praise for Danilo at a press conference last Monday (30). On that occasion, the Brazil national team coach answered a question about the defender’s importance to Brazil even without being a starter.

The question was enough for Ancelotti to go ahead and announce Danilo’s call-up for the World Cup. On that occasion, the Brazil national team coach guaranteed the defender’s place on the final squad list.

— Danilo is a very important player not only on the field, but off it as well. Danilo is certain to be on the final World Cup list, because I like him… for his character, his personality, and as a player. So, among the nine defenders, Danilo will be there —, said Ancelotti.

When is the defender’s next match?

In short, the Brazil national team has its final warm-up friendly before the World Cup. This Tuesday (31), with Danilo available, Brazil will face Croatia at 9:00 p.m. (Brasília time) at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.

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