'It’s obscene': Globo journalist slams Flamengo signing Paquetá | OneFootball

André Rizek Was Impressed by the Power Demonstrated by Flamengo with the Signing of Lucas Paquetá

The signing of Lucas Paquetá impressed Europe, shocked South America, and scared Brazil. A comment that sums up the feeling well is that of journalist André Rizek, from Grupo Globo. The presenter said that the squad Flamengo is assembling with the arrival of the former West Ham (ENG) player is “obscene.”

— I think I’ve never seen a squad like this (in Brazilian football). What Flamengo is doing is obscene, in a good way. The signing of Lucas Paquetá is something explosive. He lands in Brazil as the main name in Brazilian football. Paquetá is 28 years old, maybe he hasn’t even reached his peak yet — said André Rizek, on SporTV.

The journalist’s statement came as the show’s panel was analyzing the Flamengo squad. The program displayed the players by position and the quality in every sector. On the wings, for example, the panelists discussed the value of Carrascal, Luiz Araújo, Plata, Samuel Lino, Everton Cebolinha and Michael, not to mention Paquetá, who can also play in this sector.

SO, WAS IT OBSCENE?

Obscene is usually associated with something bad, negative, or pejorative. However, the meaning Rizek wanted to give the word was complimentary. In this sentence, the word could be replaced by “absurd,” “surreal,” or “impressive.” As the Flamengo board had planned, the squad is shaping up to have two good options for every position.

WHEN DOES LUCAS PAQUETÁ ARRIVE IN BRAZIL, AFTER ALL?

Lucas Paquetá arrives in Brazil on the morning of Thursday (29th). After landing, the midfielder will undergo medical exams and sign a five-year contract with Flamengo. The player cost 42 million euros (R$ 260 million), the most expensive signing in the history of South America.

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