Saúl reveals he made a bold request to his wife to swap Europe for Flamengo | OneFootball

Saúl's Wife Was Pregnant When the Player Left Europe to Play in Brazil

The Spaniard Saúl Ñíguez joined the Rubro-Negro at the end of July and quickly became a starter in Filipe Luís's team. After building his career in Europe, the midfielder says he had to convince his wife, Yaiza Salamanca, to give birth in Rio de Janeiro so he could play for Flamengo.

— I had spoken with Trabzonspor (TUR), but Rio was a better option for me and my family. The offer from Flamengo was lower, but formal. I talked to my wife, and we made this decision, she was pregnant -, recalled Saúl in an interview with the Spanish newspaper As, adding that:

— The weather, the direct flight, the language… When a team like Flamengo calls you, playing at Maracanã, the facilities, a coach I know personally… it all came together. I even convinced my wife to give birth here -, revealed the midfielder.

Has Saúl's Child Been Born?

Marco Ñíguez Salamanca, the third child of midfielder Saúl, was born on September 13. On that occasion, Flamengo was playing the next day against Juventude in Caxias do Sul.

The club allowed him to attend the birth of his son, but the midfielder made sure to attend both commitments. “The alarm went off at three in the morning. At 3:30, I got ready, as I had to be at the airport by 5,” recounted Saúl at the time.

How Much Did Flamengo Pay for Saúl?

Saúl Ñíguez belonged to Atlético de Madrid (ESP) but was on his way to Turkey. Flamengo made an offer, and the athlete terminated his contract with the Spanish club. The Rubro-Negro signed the player as a free agent.

Is Saúl Fit to Play?

The father of Marco and the other two children, África and Enzo, is recovering from inflammation in one of his ankles. The latest report from Flamengo states that the midfielder is doing fieldwork accompanied by physiotherapy.

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