Carrascal needed support during Flamengo saga, sends fans a message | OneFootball

Jorge Carrascal was officially announced as Flamengo's new signing this Saturday (02)

The ‘Carrascal saga’ lasted weeks, months, but finally ended with a happy ending for Flamengo and the player. Throughout the negotiation process with Dynamo Moscow, the Colombian midfielder was anxious and needed support from his family to await the outcome. In an interview with ‘FlamengoTV’, the new signing spoke about the situation and sent his first message to the Nation.

— In fact, (I waited for the outcome) by clinging a lot to my family. Many beautiful words from my grandmother, my father, everyone. (They said) that I should stay calm because God is great. That when things are meant for us, they are for us. So, in fact, at one point I calmed down, but I was very anxious. Well, all this time I was researching (about Flamengo). It is a very, very, very big club in South America. It is a very competitive team, with a large fan base, a great club. These are things that motivate us —, said Carrascal.

— I want to thank the club for this beautiful opportunity. For the fans, whom I always saw around, who sent me messages. I come to be happy and contribute my little grain of sand. But, God willing, to meet my teammates, my technical team, the staff, everyone. I come to contribute, to add as one more, to achieve the goals that are ahead this season. The truth is that I come very motivated to give my best and that's it. May everyone be happy and may we achieve the goals that the whole group has in mind. I hope for the support of the fans —, added Carrascal.

WHY DID THE SIGNING OF CARRASCAL TURN INTO A SAGA?

Flamengo and Carrascal reached an agreement in June. However, the deal with Dynamo Moscow (RUS), the midfielder's former club, took time. The Russians demanded a lot of money, aware of the funds that came in, especially with the cash sale of Gerson to rival Zenit (RUS). However, the Rubro-Negro stood firm with the offer of 12 million euros (R$ 77 million) and succeeded.

However, after Dynamo's “yes”, there was a setback, as the team informed that they would only release Carrascal after finalizing the purchase of Rubens from Atlético-MG. With the midfielder announced on Friday (01) at the European club, the Colombian closed with Mengão.

WHEN WILL CARRASCAL MAKE HIS DEBUT FOR FLAMENGO?

As he could not be registered in time for the Copa do Brasil match against Atlético-MG on Wednesday (06), Flamengo is working to have Carrascal on Saturday (09), against Mirassol, in the last round of the first half of the Brasileirão. Before that, however, the new signing will need to have his name published in the Daily Information Bulletin of the Brazilian Football Confederation (BID of CBF).

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