Saúl on why he joined Flamengo, reveals deal’s behind-the-scenes | OneFootball

Flamengo signed Saúl for free, after the player left Atlético de Madrid (ESP)

Saúl Ñíguez was signed by Flamengo last month, but has already become a key player in Filipe Luís's team and has won over the fans rubro-negros. Thus, the Spanish midfielder explained on Friday (29), the reason for accepting the proposal and how the negotiation went behind the scenes.

— The question is really: why not? Why does it surprise people? Spanish players when we have the conditions to come to big teams it's always good. When I received the invitation from Flamengo, I received it with great pleasure —, started Saúl Ñíguez.

“We reached an agreement very quickly. It's a big team, with an incredible fan base, in Rio, with the Maracanã. Everything that surrounds the club is positive. Why wouldn't I come to Flamengo?”, concluded the Flamengo's midfielder, at a press conference on Friday (29), at Ninho do Urubu.

HOW WAS SAÚL'S SIGNING BY FLAMENGO?

Saúl Ñíguez was on loan from Atlético de Madrid to Sevilla (ESP) when the contract was terminated at the end of the season. Thus, not being part of the Spanish team's plans, the midfielder quickly accepted the proposal from Flamengo and signed a three-year contract.

Therefore, Saúl Ñíguez quickly became a key player in Filipe Luís's team. The midfielder became a starter at Flamengo, forming a duo with Jorginho. Thus, the fans rubro-negros praise the quality of the athlete with the ball at his feet and his seriousness on the field.

WHEN DOES FLAMENGO PLAY?

With Saúl Ñíguez available, Flamengo is preparing to take the field this Sunday (31). That's because, the rubro-negro team faces Grêmio, at 4pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã, in a match valid for the 22nd round of the Brazilian Championship. Thus, the Coluna do Fla brings all the information.

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