Flamengo has made official the renewal of the contract of Danilo, the Brazilian defender who left Juventus for the Rio de Janeiro club. The player has agreed to continue his adventure with the team for a further year, confirming his desire to remain in the club for next season.
Danilo arrived in Brazil in January 2025 after a period of experience at Juventus. Since then he has become a key figure for Flamengo, contributing to a successful season. The club won the Campeonato Brasileiro and the Copa Libertadores, with Danilo scoring the decisive goal in the final against Palmeiras, guaranteeing Flamengo the continental title.
In his speech, Danilo expressed the affection he feels for the club, stating that "Flamengo is the team that I have carried in my heart since I was a child, and not just me, but my entire family". He underlined how, after a normal adaptation period, he found himself very comfortable in the city, in the club and at the sports center, working together with all the people who experience Flamengo 24 hours a day. He also reiterated his determination to continue fighting for the club's successes, both on and off the pitch.
The defender recalled the very successful first season, in which Flamengo won several trophies, in particular the Libertadores and the Campeonato Brasileiro. He stated that he wants to continue pursuing the Brazilian championship title and that he has great ambitions for future seasons, in line with the club's philosophy of always aiming for the maximum. Danilo concluded with the phrase “Once a Flamengo, always a Flamengo”, highlighting his loyalty to the club.
With the renewal in place, Flamengo will be able to count on Danilo for next season, as the player prepares to contribute to the achievement of the club's goals, both domestically and internationally.