Libertadores hero Danilo recalls choosing to join Flamengo | OneFootball

Danilo arrived at Flamengo in January 2025

Scorer of the goal that gave Flamengo the fourth championship of the Libertadores, Flamengo, Danilo has been wearing the red and black jersey for about ten months. After the 1-0 victory last Saturday (29), the defender recalled the decision to accept the proposal from Mengão.

— That's quite obvious. I wanted a reason not just related to football. My connection with Juventus is very strong. A place where my children grew up, I became very attached to the city, the culture, the family that owns the club. When I left there, I didn't have the energy to just switch clubs -, he said, before concluding:

— I wanted something more. Flamengo is my childhood team. I will fulfill a childhood wish, a wish of my friends, something that would appeal more to reason than emotion. That would give me more reasons to continue my career. That's why I chose to come to Flamengo -, concluded Danilo, in an interview with ‘Fantástico’.

What are Danilo's numbers at Flamengo?

Danilo arrived at Flamengo in January 2025 and, despite the short time, has already made his mark in the club's history. At this moment, the defender has 34 matches played, with four goals scored and two assists.

It is worth noting that the title-winning goal in the Libertadores was not the first important goal scored by Danilo. After all, the defender was responsible for Flamengo's comeback in the match against Chelsea (ENG), during the group stage of the Club World Cup. On that occasion, Mengão defeated the English team 3-1.

What is Flamengo's next match?

With Danilo available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (03) to face Ceará. Furthermore, the match takes place at 9:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 37th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, in case of victory, Mengão will be crowned champion of the championship.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match, through YouTube, the website, and the social media. However, Globo (open channel), GE TV (YouTube) and SporTV (closed channel) will broadcast the Flamengo vs Ceará match.

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