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What did Diego Tardelli say about leaving Flamengo?

Diego Tardelli lived important moments wearing the Flamengo shirt. However, his stint at the club ended earlier than expected, as the former forward ended up transferring to Atlético-MG in 2009. Asked about this issue, the ex-player blamed coach Cuca for his departure from the Rubro-Negro.

— I had a three-year contract with Flamengo, but then Cuca arrives. Cuca comes right when I recover from an injury, I’m coming back. I had a clash with him (Cuca sidelined Diego Tardelli at São Paulo), and I think he didn’t want me at Flamengo. So at the time, I ended up entering a negotiation involving goalkeeper Bruno and I ended up playing for Atlético-MG -, he said, before concluding:

— Of course I didn’t want to leave, but destiny had it that I would go to Atlético-MG. At the time I was very cheap for Atlético, I think R$ 1 million or they traded to pay off some debt -, concluded Diego Tardelli in an interview with ‘Charla Podcast’.

HOW WAS DIEGO TARDELLI’S STINT AT FLAMENGO?

The former forward Diego Tardelli arrived at Flamengo in 2008 after playing for São Paulo the previous season. At the time, the Rubro-Negro signed the ex-player for three seasons; however, he only stayed at Mengo for just one.

Even in a short spell wearing the Sacred Mantle, Diego Tardelli contributed with important goals and good performances. In addition, the former forward won the Taça Guanabara and the Carioca in 2008, in which he scored the goal that secured the State title for Mengão.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO’S NEXT MATCH?

While Diego Tardelli recalls the past, the Flamengo squad is preparing to face Botafogo in the 28th round of the Brasileirão. The derby takes place on Wednesday (15), at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Engenhão. Thus, Coluna do Fla TV will show the details of the match on YouTube.

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