"I’ll still do a lot for Flamengo", says Luiz Araújo amid exit rumours | OneFootball

Atlético-MG inquired about signing Luiz Araújo from Flamengo

Flamengo won their 40th Campeonato Carioca title this Sunday (08), after defeating Fluminense on penalties. After missing one of Mengão’s penalties, Luiz Araújo regretted the mistake, but made a promise to the Red-Black Nation.

— A movie played in my head, I was very sad, we really wanted this trophy, we were falling short. Only those who take the shot can miss, I tried to help the team, but I couldn't. But you can be sure that I will still help Flamengo a lot,” said Luiz Araújo in an interview with ‘GE TV’.

How did the penalty shootout between Flamengo and Fluminense go?

After Jorginho scored the first penalty for Flamengo, Luiz Araújo stepped up for the second kick. However, the number 7 was stopped by Fábio, leaving the Red-Black at a disadvantage in the shootout.

Despite this, Agustín Rossi stepped up to ‘save the day’ for Luiz Araújo. That’s because the Argentine saved the penalties taken by Guga and Otávio, securing the Carioca title for Flamengo.

Was Luiz Araújo close to leaving Flamengo?

Atlético-MG inquired about signing Luiz Araújo in the last transfer window, following a request from Jorge Sampaoli. However, Flamengo ‘put their foot down’ and refused to open talks to negotiate the number 7, as the Red-Black considers the player non-negotiable.

What is Mengão’s next match?

With Luiz Araújo available, Flamengo now turns its focus to the Brasileirão. Thus, this Wednesday (11), the team led by Leonardo Jardim will face Cruzeiro at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the fifth round of the national championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match between Flamengo and Cruzeiro through YouTube, the website, and social media. However, Globo (broadcast TV), GE TV (YouTube) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão match.

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