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Danilo ignores criticism for Flamengo's performance and celebrates return to the Libertadores as an epic feat

After a draw against LDU in Quito, the defender highlights defensive solidity, experience and the importance of knowing how to suffer in difficult away games in the Libertadores

22 Abr 2025 | 21:53 |

After the goalless draw against LDU, in the third round of the Libertadores group stage, defender Danilo was one of the most talked about names of the night. The match was played at high altitude in Quito, Ecuador, and Mais Querido managed to hold off the opponent in a game marked by strong marking and little space for creation. In an interview after the final whistle, Danilo praised the collective performance and made a point of valuing the team's competitive spirit.

We lacked a little more concentration to get the three points..." - said Danilo

KNOWING HOW TO SUFFER IS ALSO PART OF THE GAME

“The team showed that it knows how to suffer. In football, it is essential to understand that we will not always dominate. We lacked a little more concentration to seek the three points, but it is important to score away from home, especially in a competition like this”, assessed Danilo. The defender's speech reflects well the reading of the match, where Mengão had a solid defensive performance, even without managing to break through the opponent's defense.

EXCITING RETURN TO LIBERTADORES

Voted man of the match, Danilo had a special reason to celebrate beyond his individual performance. At 33 years old, the player returned to play in a Libertadores match after 14 seasons. The last one was in 2011, when he was still playing for Santos and won the title against Peñarol, in a final played at Pacaembu. “It’s been 14 years away from the competition. Being back is special. I’m living the last years of my career and I want to make the most of every moment with this group,” said the defender.

Since arriving at Flamengo, Danilo has played seven matches for Flamengo and has yet to see his team concede a goal while he has been on the field. This is impressive and reinforces the positive impact that the defender has brought to the defense led by Filipe Luís . In addition, he scored for the first time in the 6-0 win over Juventude, in a match valid for last Wednesday.

Danilo's solidity was also evident in the Supercopa Rei, held in February, when the defender was present in the 3-1 victory over Botafogo . Even entering the final stretch of the game, with the score already in his favor, the athlete fulfilled his defensive role well and maintained consistency in the sector until the final whistle. Little by little, Danilo is establishing himself as a reliable player within the squad. His experience has been a differential both on the field and behind the scenes, serving as a reference for the younger players . His solid performance in a difficult match like Tuesday's proves the importance of having athletes who have experienced high-level competitions.

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Fim de ciclo: Allan deixa o Flamengo e já tem data para se apresentar ao Corinthians

Reunião entre as diretorias do Mais Querido e time paulsita, sela a transferência do jogador, que chega ao Parque São Jorge sem custos de liberação

Allan deixa o Flamengo e reforça o Corinthians por empréstimo para assumir vaga no meio-campo - foto: reprodução

09 Fev 2026 | 19:44 |

Corinthians está a poucos detalhes de oficializar a chegada de seu mais novo reforço para a temporada de 2026. O clube paulista chegou a um acordo com o Flamengo nas últimas horas para a contratação do volante Allan. A negociação foi concretizada nos moldes de um empréstimo válido até o fim do ano, preenchendo uma lacuna importante no meio-campo alvinegro.

A operação foi facilitada pela boa relação entre as diretorias e pelo desejo do clube carioca em negociar o atleta. O Rubro-Negro aceitou liberar Allan sem cobrar taxa de transferência imediata, sob a condição de que o Alvinegro assuma 100% dos vencimentos mensais do jogador. O contrato prevê ainda uma cláusula de opção de compra ao término do vínculo, embora os valores fixados não tenham sido divulgados publicamente.

EXAMES MÉDICOS E ASSINATURA

Com o acerto verbal concluído, o próximo passo burocrático é a viagem de Allan para a capital paulista. O volante passará por uma bateria de exames médicos e físicos antes de assinar o contrato definitivo. A chegada do atleta é tratada como prioridade pela gestão corintiana, que busca um nome de peso para a posição desde a saída de Maycon para o Atlético-MG.

Antes de fechar com o ex-jogador do Flamengo, o Corinthians explorou outras opções no mercado da bola. A diretoria tentou as contratações de Vinícius Souza, do Wolfsburg, e de Alisson, do São Paulo, mas ambas as tratativas esbarraram em divergências financeiras, tornando Allan a alternativa mais viável e qualificada para o momento.

TRAJETÓRIA NO FLAMENGO

Allan chega ao Corinthians com um currículo vitorioso, tendo participado do elenco que conquistou os títulos do Brasileirão e da Libertadores pelo Flamengo na temporada passada (2025). No entanto, o jogador perdeu prestígio na Gávea neste início de 2025 e foi colocado na lista de negociáveis. Neste ano, ele atuou em apenas uma oportunidade, sendo substituído ainda no intervalo de um clássico estadual.

Danilo ignores criticism for Flamengo's performance and celebrates return to the Libertadores as an epic feat