Copa do Brasil winner with Flamengo sold to Al Najmah | OneFootball

How was the defender's passage through Flamengo?

Champion of the Copa do Brasil in 2013 with Flamengo, defender Samir has a new club. After passing through Tigres and Mazatlán, both from Mexico, the defender is the new reinforcement of Al Najmah, from Saudi Arabia. Thus, the 30-year-old, who was born in the Nest, signed a contract valid for two seasons

"It's a new challenge in my career and I'm very excited. I lived happy and profitable years in Mexico, an absurd professional experience, and I only have to thank the boards, the fans, and my teammates from Tigres and Mazatlán. Now, I'm leaving for Al Najmah sure that I made the right choice, to play a league that has grown a lot in recent years and that is looking for big names all over the world", declared Samir.

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How is Samir's career?

Samir has been out of Brazil for a decade. The defender, who was formed in Flamengo's base, built a respected career, with passages through Verona and Udinese, both from Italy, and Watford (ENG). Then he moved to Mexico in 2022.

How was Samir at Flamengo?

Champion of the Copa do Brasil in 2013 and the Carioca in 2014 with Flamengo, Samir cites the national title as a change of level in his career. "Then I had the opportunity to play a Libertadores, even though it didn't go the way we wanted, it was also good for me. I was able to live good moments with Flamengo", said Samir, in a podcast.

When does he debut in Saudi Arabia?

Al Najmah is doing its preseason in Istanbul, Turkey, where Samir did his medical exams and signed the contract. Then, this Wednesday (13), he even did his first training session with the squad. Therefore, the official debut should take place on August 30, in the opening round of the Saudi League, against Al-Qadisiya, away from home.

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