Carrascal: I needed help during Flamengo saga, message to fans | OneFootball

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

The 'Carrascal novel' lasted weeks, months, but finally ended with a happy ending for Flamengo and for the player. Throughout the negotiation process with Dínamo Moscou, the Colombian midfielder was anxious and needed the support of his family to wait for the outcome. In an interview with 'FlamengoTV', the reinforcement spoke about the situation and sent the first message to the Nação.

— In fact, (I waited for the outcome) by clinging to my family a lot. Many nice words from my grandmother, my father, everyone. (They said) that I should stay calm, because God is great. That when things are 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's a very, very, very big club in South America. It's a very competitive team, with a great crowd, a great club. These are things that motivate us —, said Carrascal.

— I would like to thank the club for this beautiful opportunity. The fans, who I always saw around, who sent me messages. I come to be happy and contribute with my grain of sand. But, God willing, get to know my teammates, my technical team, commission, everyone. I come to contribute, add up as one more, to achieve the goals that are coming in this season. The truth is that I come very motivated to give my best and that's it. That everyone may be happy and that we can achieve the goals that the whole group has in mind. I hope for the support of the fans —, added Carrascal.

WHY DID CARRASCAL'S SIGNING BECOME A NOVEL?

Flamengo and Carrascal agreed in June. However, the agreement with Dínamo Moscou (RUS), the midfielder's former club, took a while. The Russians asked for a lot of money, aware of the funds that came in, mainly with the sale of Gerson to rival Zenit (RUS). However, Rubro-Negro remained firm with the proposal of 12 million euros (R$ 77 million) and succeeded.

However, after the "yes" from Dínamo, there was a setback, as the team reported 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 game against Atlético-MG, on Wednesday (06), Flamengo is working to have Carrascal on Saturday (09), against Mirassol, in the last round of the first leg of the Brasileirão. Before that, however, the reinforcement will need to have his name published in the Daily Information Bulletin of the Brazilian Football Confederation (BID of the CBF).

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