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Club idol Arrascaeta said that all players currently want to play for Flamengo

When Arrascaeta arrived in 2019, Flamengo had only one Libertadores title. Now, however, Mengão has four. Thus, the Rubro-Negro idol witnessed the team’s growth, as it is now capable of luring key players away from European clubs.

“Since I arrived at Flamengo until today, the club has grown a lot. Today, every player wants to play for Flamengo because Flamengo is a club that will always be fighting for titles,” said the No. 10, who added:

“Paquetá’s signing shows the greatness of the club in being able to bring in a player of this quality for the amount it paid. That is very good for Brazilian football. It will raise the level even more,” Arrascaeta told Transfermarkt.

How has Flamengo grown?

In sporting terms, the Rubro-Negro has won three Libertadores titles and three Brasileirão titles over the last seven years. In addition to the trophies, Mengão reached two Club World Cup finals, and in both cases the title slipped away by the finest of margins.

What does the signing of Lucas Paquetá say about Flamengo?

The player developed in Flamengo’s youth academy had already spent seven seasons in Europe’s top flight. That is because Paquetá was West Ham’s No. 10 in the Premier League and even drew interest from Manchester City, for example.

Given that scenario, however, Mengão had the financial muscle to pay 42 million euros (around R$ 260 million) to bring the player back. Since arriving, he has established himself as a starter for Fla thanks to his technical quality and versatility.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Arrascaeta available, Flamengo faces Estudiantes (ARG) this Wednesday (29) in Group A of the Libertadores. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. Brasília time in Argentina, with coverage on Rede Globo (free-to-air TV) and Paramount+ (streaming).

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