Arana celebrates Fla-Flu win, targets Brazil return: “I want my place”

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·26 janvier 2026

Arana celebrates Fla-Flu win, targets Brazil return: “I want my place”

After Fluminense’s victory over Flamengo, 2-1 at Maracanã, the Tricolor’s new left-back signing, Guilherme Arana, highlighted the importance of the derby and revealed his desire to once again wear the Brazilian National Team jersey. In an interview given on Monday morning (26), Arana celebrated the triumph in his first Fla-Flu and spoke about his motivation to regain his place on the national stage.

“A historic derby, and I had the pleasure of playing in it and adding another to my career. Playing in a Fla-Flu is a dream come true, because when you talk about derbies, the first one that comes to mind is Fla-Flu. I’m happy with the victory against a great team like Flamengo; it gives us huge confidence,” said Arana.

The Tricolor’s number also commented on the impact of missing the last World Cup and revealed that he sees his time at Fluminense as an opportunity to get back on the National Team’s radar.

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“It was a blow at that time (missing out on the World Cup). I try to do my best, and I believe that if our group does well, the opportunity will definitely come. I want to earn my spot on the National Team. I haven’t had a chance yet with this new coaching staff. If I play good football at Fluminense, things will happen,” he added.

Signed this season, Arana has been gaining match fitness and is already starting to take on a leading role in the squad. The victory in the derby boosts the group’s confidence and marks another step for Tricolor in the ongoing Campeonato Carioca.

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