Jemmes eyes Libertadores glory with Flu: "I want to help win the title"

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·26 January 2026

Jemmes eyes Libertadores glory with Flu: "I want to help win the title"

One of the standouts for Fluminense in their victory over Flamengo in the Carioca Championship last Sunday (25), Jemmes continues his process of adapting to the team. In a press conference held at the Carlos Castilho Training Center this Monday (26), the defender spoke about the ease of playing on both sides of the field and highlighted his main characteristics.

As for playing on the right or left, I don’t see any difficulty. Wherever the coach puts me, I’m available. In the last two years, I played on the left. In yesterday’s match, there was a goal kick for us and I ended up going to the left side. Only afterwards did I remember that I was supposed to be on the right, it had been a long time since I played on the right… I’m a fast defender, I’m good in the air, I like short passes and trying to play out from the back, I like to cover the defense,” said the player.

Announced as a reinforcement for the defense after Thiago Silva’s departure, the defender said it would have been a privilege to play alongside the former Tricolor captain and emphasized that he hopes to have a memorable career with the club.

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Of course, playing with Thiago Silva would have been a huge privilege. He’s someone who is a reference for every defender, an idol in football. I’m very happy to have come, to be at Fluminense. Thiago Silva is an irreplaceable defender, he has a beautiful history in football and I hope to have a history at Fluminense and a beautiful career as well,” said Jemmes.

The player also highlighted his anticipation for playing his first Libertadores as a professional and stressed that he aims to do everything possible to help Flu win the trophy.

I’m anxious to play in the Libertadores. In recent years, my career has had many challenges. First Série D, first Série B, first Série A, first Brazilian Championship, and now comes the Libertadores. I hope to have a great tournament and help Fluminense win the title,” declared the defender.

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