Flamengo recruit in tears as he bids farewell at Paysandu | OneFootball

Youngster Pedro Henrique played his last home game before joining Flamengo

Signed by Flamengo and loaned to Paysandu, Pedro Henrique played his final match in front of his home fans this Saturday (03), as the team beat Ferroviária 1-0 in the penultimate round of the promotion playoff from Brazil’s third to second division. Emotional and in tears, the defensive midfielder said goodbye to the Pará supporters in the match held at Curuzu Stadium.

— This is the stage I dreamed of. I want to thank all my teammates for everything they’ve done for me. Everyone who was part of this work. These fans, who never stopped supporting us for a single moment. I’m very emotional because not even in my wildest dreams did I imagine having the year I’m having —, said Pedro Henrique, crying.

— My last game (at home) for Paysandu, now it’s time to cheer for my teammates, we’re still alive. I want to tell our fans not to stop believing, support us, it will make a difference. I want to thank everyone, and I also thank those who criticized me, because it helped me mature. Now it’s time to work, it will be a difficult match in Brusque, but we’re going for promotion —, added the midfielder.

PEDRO HENRIQUE’S PAYSANDU IN A TOUGH SPOT

With just one round left in the playoff group, Paysandu sit bottom of the table with four points. Ferroviária lead with eight, Inter de Limeira have seven, and Brusque have six. In other words, Pedro Henrique’s team need to beat the Santa Catarina side away from home, also need a Ferroviária win, and still have to make up the goal difference. The top two teams will be promoted to Série B.

WHO IS PEDRO HENRIQUE?

Flamengo signed Pedro Henrique in April this year for R$ 3 million. It was the biggest sale in Paysandu’s history. Right after the deal, Rubro-Negro loaned the player back to the club from Pará. Despite his young age, the athlete is an undisputed starter and one of the team’s standout players in Série C.

Pedro Henrique signed a three-year contract with Mengão, valid until 2029. In addition, Paysandu retained 7% of the profit from any future sale. The youngster is expected to report to Flamengo right after the end of Série C, which for the club from Pará will be next Saturday (10), in a match against Brusque.

Although he is a defensive midfielder, Pedro Henrique has scored two goals and provided two assists this season in 35 appearances. Along with the team, Flamengo’s new signing won three titles in 2026: the Copa Norte, Copa Verde, and Campeonato Paraense.

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