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What did Payet, former Vasco player, say about the Flamengo jersey?

Dimitri Payet reunited with several former teammates from his days in Europe while playing for Vasco. In Brazilian football, the former midfielder faced Gerson, who was playing for Flamengo at the time. In a recent interview, the French player spoke about his relationship with the current Cruzeiro midfielder and also explained why he ‘hides’ the Manto Sagrado.

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HOW WAS PAYET’S SPELL AT VASCO?

Payet joined Vasco in the middle of 2023 with the goal of trying to change the club’s ‘status’ in the Brazilian football scene. At first, the Frenchman did put together some good performances, but he left the club without winning any titles. In total, the former player featured in 77 matches, scoring eight goals and providing 16 assists.

Before leaving Vasco in July 2025, Payet was part of the Copa do Brasil campaign. That way, if the São Januário team had won the title, the former midfielder would also have received credit. In the end, in the grand final of the national knockout competition, the Rio club lost to Corinthians and finished as tournament runner-up.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S CURRENT SITUATION?

While Payet looks back on his time in Brazilian football, Flamengo’s squad were given Sunday (23) and Monday (24) off. As a result, the Rubro-Negro squad return to training on Tuesday afternoon (25) at CT Ninho do Urubu.

Out of the Copa do Brasil, Flamengo gained another free week to rest and also focus on training. Thus, coach Leonardo Jardim will have another opportunity to correct mistakes and implement his working methodology with the players.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

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