Gabriel Paulista reveals grazed knees after Corinthians’ Supercopa do Brasil win over Flamengo | OneFootball

Gabriel Paulista opened the scoring as Corinthians beat Flamengo 2-0 to lift the Supercopa do Brasil at Mané Garrincha, then left with grazed knees after a sliding celebration. “At the time of the goal I celebrated on my knees, sliding. The lads said, ‘Do not do that, you are not in Europe.’ I have both knees wrecked, all grazed,” he told ESPN.

He struck in the 26th minute from a rehearsed corner, with Gustavo Henrique cushioning for him to finish.

He added one tackle, two interceptions, six clearances and one recovery, and won all six aerial duels.

“Atlético-MG had called me at the start of last year, they wanted to go to Istanbul to talk to me, but they did not go and we did not have deeper contract talks.” “Palmeiras too. João Paulo called me, we have a good relationship from Vitória. He only asked if I would be interested, but it did not go beyond that. Only one club made an official offer, but I set it aside and only listened to Corinthians.”

“I always had this dream of playing for Corinthians, and last year there was this possibility, a conversation with Fabinho. We knew Corinthians had suffered a transfer ban and could not sign, but when there was a chance to sort it, we talked again.”

He joined at the start of this year after terminating his Besiktas deal in Türkiye. “I still had a year and a half on my Besiktas contract, it was a big contract, but I did this madness because I am one more of the Bando de Loucos… I gave up a lot, but what I am living now does not compare to anything.” “Age is just a number. I have always looked after myself and I hope to play for many years in this shirt.”

Now wearing number three, he has made five appearances for Corinthians, four as a starter. The goal and the title were his first for the club, and his contract runs until 31 December 2027. He started ahead of André Ramalho in the final.

Source: Meu Timao