Globo journalist slams Emerson Royal to Flamengo: "I'll be surprised if..." | OneFootball

Flamengo has confirmed the signing of Emerson Royal, the team's new right back

Flamengo confirmed the signing of Emerson Royal this Friday (25), aiming to strengthen Filipe Luís's team defense. The right back arrives to fill the absence of Wesley, who is preparing to wear the Roma (ITA) jersey. However, André Rizek, journalist from Grupo Globo, criticized the investment made by Mengão to sign the player.

— I may be proven wrong, but I don't think he's superior to Varela. I think he's a gamble. The investment caught my attention. Flamengo is paying 9 million euros. I think that Emerson Royal, arriving here in Brazil, is at the level of good Brazilian fullbacks, like Varela. I'm just questioning the investment to bring a player that I will be surprised if he comes here and makes a difference -, he said, before concluding:

— Emerson has been through Europe. He was a contested player at Tottenham, contested at Milan and did not succeed in the Brazilian national team. I think he is a result of this delicate moment we have today with fullbacks. There are few Brazilian fullbacks. Flamengo will try to recover -, concluded André Rizek, during the ‘SporTV’ program.

HOW MUCH WILL FLAMENGO PAY FOR THE SIGNING OF EMERSON ROYAL?

After monitoring the market in search of a new right back, the name of Emerson Royal caught the attention of the red-black board. Thus, Flamengo had to 'cross' the negotiation between Milan (ITA), the player's former team, and Besiktas (TUR), who had advanced talks to sign the Brazilian. Thus, Mengão will pay 9 million euros (about R$ 58 million) for the athlete.

WHEN DOES EMERSON ROYAL ARRIVE IN RIO DE JANEIRO?

It is worth noting that, at this moment, Emerson Royal is already traveling to Rio de Janeiro. Therefore, the fullback will land in the 'Marvelous City' on Saturday morning (26), with an estimated arrival time at 05:45 (Brasília time). Right after, the fullback will head to Ninho do Urubu to undergo medical exams and then sign the contract with the Most Beloved along with director José Boto.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO RETURN TO THE FIELD?

While the red-black board remains active in the market, Flamengo is focused on the next match. This Sunday (27), Filipe Luís's team faces Atlético-MG, at 20:30 (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 17th round of the Brasileirão. As usual, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details of the game, through the website and social networks.

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