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IN AN OLD INTERVIEW FROM 2019, DANILO DECLARES TO FLAMENGO "I HAVE BEEN A FLAMENGUIST SINCE I WAS LITTLE.."

Flamengo, known for its impact signings in recent years, sees Danilo as a fundamental piece to further strengthen the defense

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In an interview with Esporte Interativo in 2019, full-back Danilo, currently speculated as a possible reinforcement for Flamengo in the 2024 transfer window, openly expressed his passion for the Rio club. The player, known for his versatility and experience in European clubs, did not hide his desire to wear the red and black shirt, highlighting his affinity with Flamengo since childhood. "I'm a fan of Flamengo. Flamengo since I was little. I've always followed the games and I've always had a special affection for the club. It's a dream I have and I hope to be able to fulfill it one day," said Danilo in the interview. These words, spoken a few years ago, have once again gained prominence with rumors of his possible arrival at Flamengo next season.

CONSOLIDATED CAREER

Danilo He started his professional career at América Mineiro, but it was at Santos that he stood out, attracting the attention of major European clubs. His transfer to Porto in 2012 marked the beginning of his career in European football. With the Portuguese club, Danilo won several titles and established himself as one of the best full-backs on the continent.

The player later transferred to Real Madrid, where he had the opportunity to play alongside great football stars world cup and win the UEFA Champions League. In 2017, Danilo moved to Manchester City, where he continued to accumulate titles and experience under Pep Guardiola. His time in European football consolidated his reputation as a versatile full-back, capable of playing on both the right and left, and with notable defensive and offensive capabilities.



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Meet the group! Filipe Luís has played with almost the entire Flamengo squad

Interim coach was a club player from 2019 to 2023

Filipe Luís played with the majority of Flamengo's squad - Photo: Reproduction
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Flamengo's current squad has 29 players, 22 of which have already played under the command of Filipe Luís, the interim coach of Rubro-Negro until December. After Tite's dismissal, Filipe takes over on a provisional basis, with the expectation of returning to his role as under-20 coach in 2025.

Filipe Luís played for Flamengo from 2019 until 2023, a period in which he was a teammate of practically the entire cast. The only exception is Alex Sandro, who, although he was a Brazilian teammate, did not play for Fla at the same time as the former full-back. The players who played with Filipe Luís are:


Agustín Rossi


Matheus Cunha

Léo Pereira


Fabrício Bruno

p>David Luiz

Cleiton

Ayrton Lucas

Wesley

Varela

Alex Sandro

Allan

Erick Pulgar

Gerson

Arrascaeta

Lorran

Bruno Henrique

Everton Cebolinha

Michael

Luiz Araújo

Matheus Gonçalves

Pedro

Gabigol

At the base, Filipe Luís won the Copa Rio U-17 and Club World Cup U-20 titles.

Debut in Flamengo x Corinthians

Filipe Luís' first game as Flamengo coach will take place this Wednesday (2), at 9:45 pm (Brasília time), against Corinthians, at Maracanã, in the first leg of the Copa do Brasil semi-final. The other semi-final will be between Atlético-MG and Vasco da Gama.

Filipe Luís arrives with the mission of winning the national knockout stage and bringing Flamengo closer to the Brasileirão leaders. In 2024, under Tite's management, Mengão already won the Campeonato Carioca undefeated, but was eliminated from the Libertadores. Now, the club is looking for a fresh start to the season.



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Filipe Luís leads Flamengo training this Monday at CT Ninho do Urubu

The activity marks the beginning of his time as interim coach, with the mission of organizing the group and preparing the squad for the remainder of the season.

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Filipe Luís, idol and now interim coach of Flamengo, officially took command of the main team this Monday (30). The former player began preparing the squad with the aim of reorganizing the team for the sequence of games. The first training session led by Filipe took place at 3:30 pm (Brasília time) at CT Ninho do Urubu, and marks the beginning of his journey in the new role. The club is confident that his experience on the field will bring immediate benefits to the team.

The announcement of Filipe Luís as interim coach came after the dismissal of the previous coach, who left the position after a series of negative results. As a result, Flamengo's board opted for an internal and temporary solution, betting on a name that knows the squad and has a good relationship with the players. The former left-back, who built a solid and respected career in European and Brazilian football, now faces the challenge of guiding Flamengo to a recovery within the season.


FLAMENGO SEEKS HOMEMADE SOLUTION

During the first training session, Filipe prioritized tactical organization and defensive positioning, areas that he has always mastered as a player. Ninho do Urubu had an atmosphere of concentration and seriousness, with the athletes responding positively to the new commander's instructions. Filipe Luís also dedicated a significant part of his time to individual conversations with some players, seeking to understand their expectations and align the strategy for the upcoming games.

Filipe Luís' challenge in the Flamengo will not be easy, considering the pressure for results and the club's unstable moment . The board did not determine a specific deadline for the former full-back to remain as interim coach, but the expectation is that he will lead the team until the arrival of a new effective coach. Behind the scenes, it is said that the transition with a name already known internally can help minimize the impacts of drastic changes.


Filipe Luís is a big name in the Flamengo, with a winning record and respect earned on and off the field. The board's confidence in the former player's work is an indication that he will have the freedom to implement some of his tactical ideas, but always with the focus on maintaining the team's balance and competitiveness. According to sources linked to the club, Filipe has the full support of the players and the technical committee, who see in him a positive leadership for the group.

With the beginning of this new cycle, Flamengo hopes to return to the path of victories and stabilize performance within the championship. The fans, who have always been an important force for the club, are already mobilizing to support their idol in this challenge. For now, Filipe Luís' mission will be to organize the house and prepare the squad for the next commitments, while the board defines the team's future coach.


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President of Flamengo praises Danilo and comments on possible signing

Rodolfo Landim highlights the quality of the Brazilian team's right-back

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This Tuesday (17), Rodolfo Landim, president of Flamengo, gave an exclusive interview to TNT Sports, where he commented on the possible signing of right-back Danilo, Juventus player and captain of the Brazilian team. During the conversation, Landim was full of praise for the athlete, but avoided giving details about any concrete negotiations.

"Danilo is an excellent player, a member of the Brazilian national team, who is obviously of interest to any team in the world, that's what I can say. We don't make many conjectures about a player before he arrives at the club. But, without a doubt, he is a quality player, and not only Mengão, but any team would like to count on him", stated the red-black president.


Danilo, currently playing for Juventus, has contract until June 2025 and was recently mentioned in speculation involving Mais Querido. However, the board of the Rio club has remained silent about the possible interest in signing the athlete.



DANILO IS A FAN OF RUBRO-NEGRO

In previous interviews, Danilo had already revealed that he has been a Flamengo fan since childhood, a connection that extends throughout his family. "I'm a Flamengo fan, my parents and my brother are too. -o-paqueta" target="_blank">Flamengois one of the biggest clubs in the world, I have many memories of my childhood linked to the club, of historic achievements. Who knows what the future holds", declared the player while still playing for Manchester City.


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