Jorginho emotional over Libertadores, reveals Flamengo title vow | OneFootball

Even with a Career Built in Europe, Jorginho Has Fond Memories of the Libertadores

Jorginho made history in Europe, with titles in the Champions League and the Euro Cup. However, the midfielder has a dream: to lift the Copa Libertadores. Despite being a newcomer to the competition, the player has fond memories from his childhood and assured that if he wins the title, he will place it on the same shelf as the two main trophies of his career.

— My relationship (with the Libertadores) is strong, too. Before going to Italy at 15, I grew up watching the Libertadores, the Brasileirão. So, it’s something nostalgic, that takes me back to my childhood, all the memories I have. I watched all the games, it’s something very big for me, a dream. (If I win the Libertadores, it will be) alongside those very important trophies I won there —, said Jorginho.

— So, it will be placed side by side with that shelf, of Champions League and Euro Cup. As I’ve said, it seems cliché, but it’s true. A dream. Something that, when I was growing up, was very distant. Every child dreams, but dreams are far from reality, but they are there for you to pursue, work, and believe in. We are on the right path —, concluded Jorginho, in an interview with the Libertadores page.

WHAT ARE THE BIGGEST TITLES OF JORGINHO'S CAREER?

Wearing the number 21 jersey for Flamengo, Jorginho did not choose the number by chance. After all, in 2021, the midfielder won the main titles of his career: Champions League, with Chelsea (ENG), and the Euro Cup, with the Italian National Team. Now, the midfielder aims to make 2025 unforgettable as well, with the possible title of the Libertadores.

WHEN WILL THE LIBERTADORES FINAL BE?

The Italian-Brazilian will have the chance to lift the trophy on November 29, starting at 6 PM (Brasília time), in the final against Palmeiras. Before that, however, Flamengo with Jorginho will fight to stay at the top of the Brasileirão. The next challenge will be on Saturday (22), against Bragantino.

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