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What Did Matheus França, Vasco's New Signing, Say About Flamengo?

Matheus França is Vasco's newest signing. In his very first interview, the attacking midfielder was asked if starting his career at Flamengo would be a disadvantage at the rival club. Directly, the athlete did not shy away and said he feels no pressure from this situation.

— Everyone knows my trajectory, my start at the rival club. But the most important thing is to focus here at Vasco. It's a big, important club, and this choice was mine to return, due to conversations with Diniz, Felipe, and Pedrinho. They are supporting me a lot -, he declared, before concluding:

— They are experienced people, and my decision to return to Rio and especially to Vasco was greatly influenced by Diniz, Pedrinho, and Felipe. I want to thank them for their support and conversations. There's no pressure with this. It's very clear that I will give my all for Vasco, and that's what matters most –, concluded Matheus França in a press conference this Tuesday (02).

HOW DID MATHEUS FRANÇA START AT VASCO?

Even before being officially presented to the press, Matheus França already played for Vasco. His debut happened against Sport, when he came on at the end of the match last Sunday (31), in the Brasileirão. The player's loan contract with the São Januário team is valid until the middle of next year.

HOW WAS MATHEUS FRANÇA'S JOURNEY AT FLAMENGO?

Matheus França emerged as one of the main recent promises from Flamengo's youth academy. In the professional team, the athlete couldn't secure a sequence of games. However, he was still part of the squad that won the Libertadores and the Copa do Brasil in 2022.

WHEN IS THE NEXT FLAMENGO VS VASCO GAME?

Amid this discussion, Matheus França might face Flamengo again this September. This is because Mengão will play against Vasco in the 24th round of the Brasileirão. The match kicks off at 5:30 PM (Brasília time) on September 21, at Maracanã.

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