Vitão praises Flamengo, highlights crisis at Internacional | OneFootball

Internacional was once prohibited from registering new players

The Flamengo announced defender Vitão this Friday (09), at a press conference at Ninho do Urubu. Thus, the new red-black reinforcement celebrated the agreement, praised the Most Beloved, and exposed Internacional's financial crisis.

— As I said, Flamengo is at a much higher level. I can't leave Internacional and come here to speak ill of a club for which I have a lot of gratitude. They understood this step I needed to take in my career —, said Vitão.

“I leave these institutional issues to you. We know that the financial situation there is not very good, but I am happy to be here at Flamengo”, concluded the new Flamengo defender, at a press conference.

WHAT IS THE SITUATION OF INTERNACIONAL?

Internacional has been going through financial crises, which caused confusion at the end of the 2025 Brazilian Championship. The team fought until the last round to avoid relegation to the second division. Furthermore, it was even banned by FIFA from registering new players.

AND FLAMENGO?

While Internacional almost got relegated, Flamengo practically won everything in 2025. This is because the red-black club was the champion of the Brazilian Championship, the Campeonato Carioca, the Copa Libertadores, and the Supercopa do Brasil.

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