Martinelli hits 300 games, says he’d stay at Fluminense till 2050 | OneFootball

Fluminense was crowned champion of the Taça Guanabara this Sunday by defeating Maricá 1-0 at Maracanã. The match that confirmed another victory for Fluminense was also special on an individual level for Martinelli. The midfielder was on the field in the game that marked his 300th appearance wearing the tricolor jersey, further solidifying his journey with the club.

After the final whistle, the Xerém youngster commented on the moment he was experiencing and spoke about his future at Laranjeiras. With good humor, the number 8 joked about a possible contract renewal and emphasized his strong connection with Fluminense.

Trained in Fluminense's youth academy, Martinelli has become one of the main symbols of continuity in the squad. By reaching the milestone of 300 matches, the midfielder joined a select group of athletes with a long history at the club, something increasingly rare in Brazilian football.

Besides the impressive number of games, the moment was crowned with the conquest of the Taça Guanabara, adding even more symbolic weight to the special night for the player and for the Tricolor.

The statement after the game reinforces not only the athlete's bond with Fluminense but also the desire to continue building his story at the club that revealed him.

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