Leonardo Jardim’s role in Flamengo signing Freitas and Valencia | OneFootball

Coach commented on his role in the arrival of the two new signings at a press conference after the win over Mirassol

Leonardo Jardim commented on his involvement in the signings of Joaquín Freitas and Anthony Valencia. The statement came during a press conference after Flamengo’s 2-0 win over Mirassol. The coach said he only defined the profiles he wanted, without giving names.

What Leonardo Jardim said about the signings

– Both Valencia and Freitas came for Wallace Yan’s and Plata’s positions. As for my involvement in the two signings, it was through the profile. These were positions we needed, whether up front or on the right flank -, Jardim said, before adding:

– After that, the decisions on whether it’s a young player or a 30-year-old, whether it’s a 50-million player or a 5-million player, the club is responsible for that area and has people in charge. On my side, I gained two young players who will certainly help us in the medium and long term.

– I believe these players will join the team this year and will have a brighter future, because they will grow -, Leonardo Jardim said after goals from Carrascal and Paquetá gave the win to the Most Beloved.

Freitas and Valencia were introduced before the game against Mirassol

Joaquín Freitas and Anthony Valencia were introduced before kickoff at the Maracanã. Therefore, the two new signings already had contact with the red-and-black fans before making their debut on the pitch.

Anthony Valencia cost 5 million euros, around R$ 30 million at the current exchange rate. Joaquín Freitas arrived for 7 million euros, equivalent to R$ 42 million. This amount corresponds to 80% of the economic rights of the young Argentine forward.

Plata’s return strengthens the squad’s options

– And (Flamengo) got back a player it had lost, which was Plata, and he will be another solution. For the games we have coming up, having solutions is always important. He is already adapted and knows what the house likes (laughs) -, he said.

Early substitutions of Pulgar and Evertton Araújo also draw attention

– We lost the two players who are the team’s holding midfielders. When we lose a holding midfielder, we end up pressing less -, the coach pointed out before adding:

– At that moment, at 2-0, I thought Arrascaeta could help with his technical quality. Maybe we became more technical, but we gave away more space. With Paquetá and Jorginho, we became more technical, with better refinement, but with less impact -, he said, and added:

– From then on, Mirassol had a little more possession, without causing much damage because they didn’t create many chances. But they had more of the ball, which is also part of their DNA. It is a team that likes to play football and build from the back -, he noted.

Carrascal’s performance was satisfactory for Jardim

– Carrascal is a player with different characteristics from the others. He is a player I like very much because he has a good relationship with the ball, good pressing ability, and can speed up the game through the middle or out wide -, Jardim pointed out, before adding:

– I’ve already told him: if he is doing well, he will always be close to starting, but he has to do what the team needs, both defensively and offensively. That is my message to all the players -, he warned.

– He believes in himself. He is a player who can play in all three forward positions, as an attacking midfielder or out wide. He prefers to play a little more on the left side, but it has been on the right side that he has managed to turn that into goals and assists. I’m satisfied with him -, he stated.

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