Ex-Real Madrid star admits missing out on Flamengo dream | OneFootball

Member of the 'Galactic Era' of Real Madrid (ESP) received an inquiry from Flamengo

Flamengo is the dream of most football players. Those who can't wear the Sacred Mantle regret it. This is the case of Júlio Baptista, former Brazilian National Team player and member of the 'Galactic Era' of Real Madrid (ESP). The former midfielder mentioned that playing for the Most Beloved was missing to have a complete career.

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When asked if he wanted to play for any Brazilian club he hadn't played for, Baptista didn't hesitate. “Flamengo. When I come to Brazil, I wanted to return to São Paulo, my home and all. But I ended up going to Cruzeiro. Before that, there was an inquiry from Flamengo, I wanted to play there,” said Júlio, on the 'Nsports' channel.

WHERE DID JÚLIO BAPTISTA PLAY?

Revealed in the youth categories of São Paulo, Júlio Baptista moved to Spain and became an idol at Sevilla (ESP). In 2005, 'La Bestia' (“the beast”), as he was known, signed with Real Madrid, of the 'Galactic Era', which included names like Ronaldo, Raúl, Roberto Carlos, Beckham, Figo, among others.

Still tied to Real, Julio was loaned for a season to Arsenal (ENG). Additionally, the former player went through Roma (ITA) and Málaga (ESP) before returning to Brazil. In 2013, when he received an inquiry from Flamengo, Baptista signed with Cruzeiro, where he played until 2015. The former athlete retired in 2018, after a brief stint with Cluj (ROM).

WHAT WAS THE CURIOSITY IN JÚLIO BAPTISTA'S STATEMENT, AFTER ALL?

In summary, in the interview given by Júlio Baptista, the former player answered a question from one of Vasco's biggest fans on the current internet, influencer Wallace Neguere. Thus, surprised by the response, the rival was incredulous and disappointed with the ex-galactic's dream of wearing the Sacred Mantle of Flamengo.

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