Ex-Vasco and Botafogo man recalls memories with Léo Pereira | OneFootball

See how the chat went between Coluna do Fla's report and Bruno Nazário

By: Rodrigo Lima

Léo Pereira has been having a great phase with the Flamengo jersey, which has generated several comments to the defender. Seeking to know a little more about the journey with someone who lived closely with the number 4 of Mengão, the report of Coluna do Fla spoke with Bruno Nazário, highlighted by the red-black athlete himself as the best friend he made in his career.

In a recent interview with ‘TNT Sports’, Léo Pereira mentioned the friendship he has with Bruno Nazário. In the chat, the striker said he heard about the defender's speech and recalled that the beginning of this affection started in the times of Athletico-PR. In addition, the athlete mentioned that even playing in China, he still keeps in touch with the number 4 of Flamengo.

Still in the 'chat', Bruno Nazário continued to recall the times when he played with Léo Pereira. Thus, the striker of Henan FC, from China, mentioned important titles won with the defender in the times of Athletico-PR.

“We had several moments, but I believe they were the titles for Athletico-PR. Thank God we won important championships for the history of the club, such as the South American in 2018 and the Brazil Cup in 2019. These are memories that I carry with me with great affection”, he highlighted.

LÉO PEREIRA'S MOMENT AT FLAMENGO

After fondly remembering the times he played with Léo Pereira, Bruno Nazário commented on his friend's current moment at Flamengo. In the striker's view, the red-black defender is already on the shelves of the best defenders in Brazil today. Finally, he pointed out that the number 4 of Mengo is deserving of a place in the Brazilian National Team.

“Léo is a great player and is having a great phase, helping with goals. He definitely deserves a chance in the National Team for his quality and is among the best defenders in Brazil, no doubt. He is a defender of great quality, right? I always knew about his technique and I am happy for the goals he has been scoring, this only adds even more to his football.“, said Bruno Nazário.

IS LÉO PEREIRA, FROM FLAMENGO, CALLED UP FOR THE BRAZILIAN NATIONAL TEAM?

Bruno Nazário's cheering only increases after Léo Pereira has his name on Carlo Ancelotti's pre-list, coach of the Brazilian National Team. However, the final call to find out if the Fla athlete will be present takes place on Monday afternoon (25). If he is remembered, the player is available for the ‘Amarelinha’ against Chile and Bolivia, for the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

WHAT IS THE CURRENT MOMENT OF BRUNO NAZÁRIO'S CAREER?

In addition to defending Athletico-PR, Bruno Nazário also played for some Brazilian football clubs, among them are Vasco and Botafogo, rival of Flamengo. However, the striker is in Chinese football and also told how this experience in China has been.

“I am very happy in China, playing very well and helping my teammates. Thank God I was elected to the championship team last year, I managed to help with goals and assists and this season we reached the final of the China Cup, a very important achievement for everyone. I adapted very well here, renewed my contract at the beginning of the year and want to achieve more and more”, he said, before closing:

“I had important passages in Brazilian football, I lived good things, and of course, I never close the doors for a return. Brazil is special to me, but my focus at the moment is here in Henan. I want to be a champion here and we have a great opportunity this year”, he concluded.

WHAT IS FLAMENGO'S NEXT MATCH?

With Bruno Nazário cheering for Léo Pereira, Flamengo takes the field on Monday (25) to face Vitória, for the 21st round of the Brasileirão. The ball rolls at 9pm (Brasília time), at Maracanã. The Coluna do Fla TV, as usual, shows the details of the confrontation, on YouTube.

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