Vitão says he was ‘pushed’ by a player to sign for Flamengo | OneFootball

Vitão played with two Flamengo athletes in the youth categories of the Brazilian National Team

Presented this Friday (09) as a new signing for Flamengo, Vitão has already played with two athletes from the current squad: Emerson Royal and Pedro, in the youth categories of the Brazilian National Team. The full-back ‘pestered’ the defender to accept the red-and-black club’s offer during the negotiation period.

— I had a chat with Royal. When he was in the middle of the negotiation, he said: ‘Come on, come on, everyone here will welcome you very well’. I spoke with him again yesterday (Thursday). I’m very happy and anxious to meet my teammates. I hope to help in the best way possible —, said Vitão, in an interview with ‘FlamengoTV’.

“I’m very happy, the expectations couldn’t be better. I’m a bit anxious. I thank the Nation for the affection and the reception. May it be a blessed year for us“, added Flamengo’s new number 44, who will compete for a spot with Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Danilo.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO PAY TO SIGN VITÃO?

The negotiation for Flamengo to sign Vitão cost 10 million euros, which is R$ 65 million at the current exchange rate. However, the club did not pay this amount in full, since 4.5 million euros (R$ 28 million) are from the ‘forgiveness’ of Internacional’s debt for Thiago Maia.

Vitão arrives at Flamengo to compete for a spot with Léo Ortiz, Léo Pereira and Danilo. During his presentation this Friday (09), the defender acknowledged that he will face tough competition ahead and made himself available to help, even if he gets few minutes during the season.

In addition, Vitão was asked whether he prefers to play on the right or the left, since he performed both roles at Internacional. However, the 25-year-old athlete assured that he is comfortable playing on either side. At the club from Rio Grande do Sul, the defender played more frequently on the right.

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