Libertadores hero Danilo recalls choosing to join Flamengo | OneFootball

Danilo arrived at Flamengo in January 2025

Scorer of the goal that gave Libertadores their fourth championship, Flamengo's Danilo has spent about ten months wearing the red-and-black jersey. After the 1-0 victory last Saturday (29), the defender recalled his decision to accept the offer from Mengão.

— That’s pretty obvious. I wanted a reason that wasn’t just about football. My connection with Juventus is very strong. It’s a place where my children grew up, I became very attached to the city, to the culture, to the family that owns the club. When I left there, I no longer had the energy to just switch clubs — he said, before concluding:

— I wanted something more. Flamengo is my childhood team. I’m fulfilling a childhood dream, a dream of my friends, something that would appeal more to reason than to emotion. That would give me more reasons to continue my career. That’s why I chose to come to Flamengo — concluded Danilo, in an interview with ‘Fantástico’.

What are Danilo’s numbers at Flamengo?

Danilo arrived at Flamengo in January 2025 and, despite the short time, has already made his mark in the club’s history. At this moment, the defender has played 34 matches, scored four goals, and provided two assists.

It’s worth noting that the title-winning goal in the Libertadores was not the first important goal scored by Danilo. After all, the defender was responsible for Flamengo’s comeback in the match against Chelsea (ENG), during the group stage of the Club World Cup. On that occasion, Mengão defeated the English team 3-1.

What is Flamengo’s next match?

With Danilo available, Flamengo returns to the field this Wednesday (03) to face Ceará. Furthermore, the match will take place at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Maracanã, for the 37th round of the Brasileirão. Thus, if they win, Mengão will be crowned champions of the tournament.

As tradition dictates, Coluna do Fla will bring all the details about the match through YouTube, their website, and social media. However, Globo (free-to-air channel), GE TV (YouTube) and SporTV (cable channel) will broadcast the Flamengo vs. Ceará match.

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