Emerson Royal: inspired by Danilo and Alex Sandro to shine at Flamengo | OneFootball

Flamengo finalizes the signing of Emerson Royal to fill Wesley's absence

Flamengo announced this Tuesday (29) the signing of Emerson Royal, the new right-back for Filipe Luís's team. The player arrives to replace Wesley, who bid farewell to Mengão to join Roma (ITA). In a conversation with the press, the number 22 revealed that he is inspired by Danilo and Alex Sandro to achieve success at the Most Beloved.

— I will mention players with whom I have a longer trajectory, Danilo and Alex Sandro. I spent a lot of time with them in the National Team. I spoke with Danilo before coming here, and he has always supported me a lot in the National Team. He needs no introduction as a person and player; he always lifted me up -, he said, before concluding:

— When things didn't go as I wanted, he sent me messages and gave me strength. Alex Sandro also always talked to me. Today, I can be alongside them at a club. They are people who have been part of my history and continue to help me to this day -, concluded Emerson Royal.

HOW DID DANILO AND ALEX SANDRO JOIN FLAMENGO?

Flamengo finalized the signing of Alex Sandro in August 2024, at no cost, after the defender terminated his contract with Juventus (ITA). Since his arrival, the player has established himself as a starter for the team. In January 2025, the management announced the arrival of Danilo, also at no cost to Mengão, after ending his contract with the Italian team. Thus, the defender has become one of the main voices in the squad.

WHEN WILL EMERSON ROYAL DEBUT FOR FLAMENGO?

Emerson Royal can already debut for Flamengo. This is because the defender's name was published in the Daily Information Bulletin (BID) of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF). Thus, the new red-black reinforcement is an option for coach Filipe Luís.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

Thus, with Emerson Royal available, Flamengo returns to the field this Thursday (31). The Most Beloved faces Atlético-MG at Maracanã at 9:30 PM (Brasília time) for the first leg of the round of 16 of the Copa do Brasil. Thus, Coluna do Fla brings all the information before and after the match through YouTube, the website, and social media.

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