Flamengo's Danilo opens up on European side, recalls Italy spell | OneFootball

Danilo spent six years at Juventus (ITA)

Danilo played for Juventus (ITA) between 2019 and 2025 and even won the Italian Championship. Therefore, the Flamengo defender opened up about his experience with the team and also revealed behind-the-scenes details of his time in Italy.

— Everything I had lived through before prepared me for that moment. I played for Juventus during a period between one in which the club won a lot and another in which it stopped winning so often —, began Danilo, in an interview with ‘The Athletic’.

— I was more experienced, calmer, and more focused on myself and on football. Juventus were an incredible club and very important to me, because my children grew up there. I was treated very well by the people, I felt loved, and I tried to give that back on the pitch. I played with Buffon, Bonucci, and Chiellini, and I learned from them how Italians live and approach football, with great passion and resilience —, he concluded.

WHEN DID DANILO PLAY FOR JUVENTUS?

Danilo was signed by Juventus in August 2019. At the time, the Italian team bought the defender from Manchester City (ENG) for 30 million euros (R$130 million at the exchange rate at the time) to complete the deal.

In addition, Danilo won four titles with Juventus. The Flamengo center-back won the Italian Championship and the Italian Super Cup once each. Finally, he lifted the Coppa Italia trophy on two occasions.

WHEN DID DANILO ARRIVE AT FLAMENGO?

Therefore, Danilo left Juventus in January 2025 to sign with Flamengo. The center-back completed the transfer on a free move, since he was out of contract at the time. As a result, he was a crucial part of Brasileirão and Libertadores title wins.

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