Revealed by Athletico-PR, the 28-year-old athlete arrives at the red and black team after a great performance with Qarabag, from Azerbaijan, where he scored 42 goals in 80 matches
Juninho was officially presented as the new striker of , following his transfer from Qarabag. He arrives to fill the gaps left by Gabigol and Pedro, who are recovering from injuries. During the ceremony, the player received the number 23 shirt and demonstrated humility, highlighting his intention to contribute to the team’s success. “I’m just another worker to help my team. I see this as a big challenge in my life. I’m here to help Flamengo. There is no greater player than Flamengo. On or off the field, whatever the role,” said Juninho. “I respect and admire Pedro. He is the [camisa] 9 of our selection for me. I want to be here to at least help. I have nothing to say about Gabigol. I have a lot of respect for him, he left a legacy at the club that is difficult to erase”, he added.
Revealed by Athletico-PR and unknown to Brazilian fans, after playing for lesser clubs abroad, the 28-year-old athlete arrives at the red-and-black team accredited by the excellent use of 42 goals scored in 80 matches for Qarabag, who will receive 5 million euros installments in the business. Juninho expressed his excitement about fulfilling his dream of playing for Flamengo, especially after the invitation from coach Filipe Luís, who was a decisive factor in his choice.
*Report produced with the help of AI and information from Estadão Conteúdo
Published by Matheus Oliveira
