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What did Jordan say before Flamengo’s Brasileirão U-17 match?

By: Rodrigo Lima

Jordan Michael is still taking his first steps wearing the Flamengo shirt. As a result, this Friday (29), the American forward will make his debut for the Rubro-Negro in the U-17 Brasileirão. Before the clash with Internacional, the player analyzed the team’s matches and commented on his expectations of playing with the Sacred Mantle in the national tournament.

“I’m happy with this start at the club and especially with our overall performance. We’ve been putting in great performances during this Campeonato Carioca, and I believe we still have a lot to accomplish this season,” he said, before concluding:

“A debut is never easy, but we’re going to fight until the end to return home with the three points. We have a big challenge against a great team, which is Internacional, and we’re aware that it won’t be an easy task”, Jordan Michael told Coluna do Fla.

It is important to note that Jordan Michael will play for the first time for Flamengo in the U-17 Brasileirão; however, the player has already featured for the Rubro-Negro. In fact, the American was part of Mengão’s title win over Botafogo, right at Engenhão, in the category’s Recopa.

WHO IS JORDAN MICHAEL, FLAMENGO’S U-17 FORWARD?

Forward Jordan Michael began his career in New York City’s youth academy (USA). However, as the son of Brazilian parents, the player moved to Coimbra-MG in order to continue his football development.

With strong performances for the Minas Gerais side, Jordan caught the attention of Palmeiras, which signed him in 2025. The forward even took part in some first-team training sessions with the São Paulo club, but he eventually ended up being loaned to Flamengo, with whom he is under contract until the end of this year.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH IN THE U-17 BRASILEIRÃO?

With Jordan Michael available, Flamengo takes the field this Friday (29) to face Internacional in the U-17 Brasileirão. Kickoff is at 5:30 p.m. (Brasília time), away from home. Therefore, Coluna do Fla TV will bring details of the match on social media and on the website.

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