Vitão celebrates Flamengo debut, draws comparison with Brazil national team | OneFootball

New Signing for Flamengo Cost 10 Million Euros (R$ 65.3 Million at the Exchange Rate of the Time)

The main squad of Flamengo debuted with a victory on Wednesday (21) against Vasco, in the third round of the Carioca. Among the players who started the season was the debutant wearing the Sacred Mantle, Vitão, who rates the Rubro-Negro at the level of the Brazilian National Team.

— The environment at Fla is very healthy. It's all at the level of the Brazilian National Team. I know my place at the beginning, to learn from my teammates. Take advantage of every opportunity I have and seek my space -, said Vitão after the 1-0 win over Vasco at Maracanã.

Did Vitão Say Anything About an Early Debut?

— The plan was not to debut today, but there's no excuse. From the moment we put on the jersey, there's no fatigue, poorly done preseason, halfway through. We will go in to win always -, highlighted the defender.

Where Was Vitão?

At the end of last year, Flamengo paid 10.2 million euros (R$ 65.3 million at the exchange rate of the time) to Internacional. However, almost half of the total is part of the debt that the team from Rio Grande do Sul had with the Rubro-Negro for the midfielder Thiago Maia.

What Is Flamengo's Next Game?

After one classic comes another. This is because the Rubro-Negro faces Fluminense on Sunday (25), starting at 6 PM (Brasília time). The match will take place once again at Maracanã, but the hosting belongs to the rival.

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