Vitão honest about battle with Léo Ortiz and Léo Pereira at Flamengo | OneFootball

What did Vitão say about the battle for a spot at Flamengo?

Signed by Flamengo in the last transfer window, Vitão is still looking to earn a place in Mengão’s starting lineup. However, the center back’s task is not easy, since he is competing for a spot with Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Danilo. The No. 44 shirt, in fact, was full of praise for his teammates.

— For me, it’s an honor. They are all at Brazil national team level, so much so that they have all already been called up. When the opportunity came up, I didn’t think twice. I try as much as possible to learn from them in training. It’s a very healthy competition, and Flamengo is the one that benefits — Vitão began.

— It’s very calm. As the youngest both in age and in the squad, I try to learn from them and show what I can do in training. I try to seize the opportunities and help as much as possible. I’ve already played with all three. I made my debut alongside Léo Pereira, then I played with Léo Ortiz and with Danilo — he added, before concluding:

— Each center back has his own characteristics, and I also try to contribute as much as possible to them. Just as they pass on a lot to me, I also pass on some things to them, and that’s what makes this partnership work so well. I managed to adapt well — he concluded, in an interview with ‘GE’.

How much did Flamengo pay to sign Vitão?

It is worth noting that Flamengo paid 10.7 million euros (R$ 66.6 million) to sign Vitão, with part of the amount referring to the forgiveness of the southern club’s debt over Thiago Maia. In addition, the center back signed a contract with Mengão for four years, until the end of 2029.

What are Vitão’s numbers in 2026?

At the moment, Vitão has made eight appearances in a Flamengo shirt, with six matches in the Carioca, totaling 655 minutes. The center back is therefore looking for more opportunities in Leonardo Jardim’s starting team.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Vitão available, Flamengo face Red Bull Bragantino this Thursday (02). On that occasion, the ball starts rolling at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Cicero de Souza Marques, in Bragança Paulista, for the ninth round of the Brasileirão.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the match between Flamengo and Bragantino through YouTube, the website and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air) and Premiere (pay-per-view) will broadcast the Brasileirão clash.

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