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Check out Michael's numbers, Flamengo's new reinforcement, at Al-Hilal

Striker returns to Red and Black after a good spell in Saudi football and reunion with former coach

21 Ago 2024 | 08:53 |

Flamengo agreed to sign Michael< /a>. The striker returns to the red and black after spending 2 and a half years with Al-Hilal, from Saudi Arabia, who signed him after the player's good season in 2021 while still wearing the Sacred Mantle. Now, at 28 years old, the athlete returns with impressive numbers and many titles under his belt.

Michael appeared in 110 games, where he started 83 times, for the Saudi team, scored 22 goals and contributed 22 assists. The striker helped Al-Hilal win six titles during the period: two Saudi Leagues, two Saudi Arabian Super Cups and two Saudi King Cups. The numbers were released by the 'GE' portal.

Michael had already been used by the club, but his talent was enhanced when he met an old acquaintance, coach Jorge Jesus. JJ was the one who asked the Flamengo board to sign the striker in 2020, after the player was elected revelation of the Brazilian Championship. 2019 wearing the Goiás shirt.

Under Portuguese technical command, Michael started 90% of the matches he played (49 of 54) and was only left out of seven games in which Jorge Jesus was in charge of the team from 2023 and participated in the campaign of 34 consecutive victories, a world record. When saying goodbye to the striker in the 4-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, JJ took the player off the field in the 47th minute so he could have the opportunity to be applauded by the fans one last time.

Michael gets emotional in farewell

Michael posted it on his social media a message to say goodbye to the club and Al-Hilal fans. In the video, images and moves of the striker wearing the shirt of the greatest Saudi champion and where he thanks him for all the moments, good and bad, he had during his period in the Arab country.

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Rossi preaches focus on Flamengo despite dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team

The goalkeeper doesn't deny that reaching the current world champion is a goal, but says it's necessary to keep his head in his work at Mengão

Rossi doesn't deny his dream of wearing the Argentine national team shirt, but he urges focus on Flamengo - Photo: Adriano Fontes/Flamengo

16 Set 2025 | 22:00 |

In a press conference at Ninho do Urubu, goalkeeper Agustín Rossi spoke about his desire to be called up to the Argentina national team , the current world champion. Despite his dream, the goalkeeper made it clear that his priority remains Flamengo.

Rossi on his dream of joining the Argentine national team: "My job is for Flamengo"

"Obviously, I've always wanted to be called up. I think Brazilian football is very strong, not only in South America, but worldwide as well. In the last call-up, there were players from here. But I'm not thinking about that right now . I think that if I do my job well, that call-up could come," Rossi stated.

TOTAL FOCUS ON FLAMENGO

The Argentine stressed that he keeps his feet on the ground and that his main goal is to continue showing consistency for the Rubro-Negro , who have the best defense in the Brasileirão, conceding only 10 goals in 22 games. At Maracanã, the Mais Querido conceded only three goals.

"I'm in no rush, because my job is for Flamengo , day to day, game to game. My biggest focus is to maintain this streak so that the call-up can come. Of course I have that desire, but I don't treat it as a requirement . I'm Flamengo's goalkeeper, I'm responsible for Flamengo. If the call-up comes, I'll welcome it," he added.

INCOME AND TITLES WITH THE MANTLE

Since joining Flamengo in 2023, Rossi has already won four titles. Last season, he was a key player in the undefeated Carioca Championship and also played in the Copa do Brasil victory. In 2025, he maintained his starting spot in the Supercopa do Brasil and the Campeonato Estadual . In total, he has represented Flamengo in 125 official matches, establishing himself as a pillar of the team.

Check out Michael's numbers, Flamengo's new reinforcement, at Al-Hilal