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Team from Pato Branco-PR, Azuriz made a post celebrating its partnership with Flamengo

Hated by several clubs in Brazil, Flamengo has found a partner. It is Azuriz, from the city of Pato Branco, in Paraná. In a social media post, the team from the fourth tier of Brazilian football celebrated the agreement with the Most Beloved.

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“Azuriz and Flamengo now move forward together in a strategic partnership whose essence is the development of athletes. On one side, one of the biggest clubs in Brazil, an established benchmark on the national and international stage. On the other, an emerging force, growing steadily and standing out in the development of high-performance talents,” the club wrote.

“More than a partnership, it is a commitment to building paths, sharing knowledge, and raising the level of youth development, shaping not only great players but great people. The future is being built now. And together, it will go even further. VULTURE AND CROW FLYING TOGETHER,” Azuriz added on social media.

WHAT WILL THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FLAMENGO AND AZURIZ LOOK LIKE?

As Azuriz highlighted, the partnership concerns the youth academy categories. So, Flamengo will have priority in taking on any young player who stands out at the Paraná team. The club is known for producing players, and Mengão is betting on that reputation to pick out a gem or two.

Recently, two players developed at Azuriz moved to Flamengo. Midfielder Guilherme, who is part of the Rubro-Negro under-20 team, played for the Paraná club’s under-15 side. In addition, Felipe Teresa, scorer of the goal that secured the 2024 under-20 world title, also wore the shirt of the team from southern Brazil. Today, the forward is at Palmeiras.

HOW IS AZURIZ DOING AT THE PROFESSIONAL LEVEL, AFTER ALL?

If Azuriz is successful in youth development, at the professional level the club is trying to reach greater heights. Founded in 2018, the club competes in Série D of the Brazilian Championship and, in the Paranaense, its best campaign in club history at the state level was a fifth-place finish in 2021.

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