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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

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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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The "homi" has arrived! José Boto arrives in Rio and poses with Flamengo's shirt

Portuguese is the new red-black technical director for the 2025 season

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Flamengo's new technical director has arrived! José Boto arrived this Saturday afternoon (28) in Rio de Janeiro to present himself to Mais Querido this Monday (29), at the Ninho do Urubu Training Center. According to Flamengo, José Boto has a press conference for 1 pm (Brasília time) this Monday (29), at CT Ninho do Urubu. Press access will take place shortly after the director's first contact with the red and black squad.


José Boto on Maracanã


The new red-black football director met with the new president of the club, Luiz Eduardo Baptista, BAP. The meeting was at Maracanã, where Zico's all-star game takes place this Saturday. Below is the image recorded by Gazeta do Urubu reporter, Dicilaine Santos:




It is worth remembering that José Boto will meet the players who will participate in Flamengo's first games in the Campeonato Carioca. In other words, Rubro-Negro's starters will not be present in José Boto's first days at the club.

WHEN WILL THE HOLDERS REPRESENT THEMSELVES?

The re-presentation of Flamengo's main squad is scheduled for January 8th, that is, only on Monday week of the first month of 2025. Soon after, the group travels to the United States, where the pre-season will take place.

WHICH PLAYERS WILL PLAY AT THE START OF CARIOCA?

Therefore, players like Cleiton, Carlinhos and Lorran will be part of the Flamengo squad that will play their first games in the Carioca Championship. Mais Querido's idea is to use starters only after the fifth round of the state tournament.


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David Luiz makes a video thanking and saying goodbye to Flamengo fans on social media

31-year-old defender says goodbye to Rubro-negro after successful spell at the club

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The contract between Flamengo and David Luiz ends on December 31st, and the parties have not reached an agreement for renewal. Leaving the red-black club after almost four seasons, the 37-year-old defender made a farewell video on his social media, thanking the club and the fans for everything he experienced in red-black.