The secret behind Arrascaeta’s Flamengo loyalty | OneFootball

The influence of Camila Bastiani on Giorgian de Arrascaeta's Flamengo career runs far deeper than the typical footballer-partner relationship, according to reporting from Lance. Camila, a 28-year-old Uruguayan who arrived in Brazil a decade ago, stands out not only as the wife of one of Flamengo’s most important players but also as a successful entrepreneur and a key figure in his personal and professional stability.

Camila and Arrascaeta’s story began over a decade ago, first as social media acquaintances before a romance developed in Uruguay. When Arrascaeta joined Cruzeiro in 2015, Camila made a major life decision to leave her own modelling career and follow him to Brazil. Adapting quickly, she learned Portuguese and formed a close-knit support network with other players’ families, factors pivotal in the couple’s integration into life in Rio de Janeiro.

Beyond family life, Camila has established herself as the owner of Rio Sucrée, a patisserie based in Barra da Tijuca with chef Emanuel Pinheiro as partner. The business, which opened in 2023, has built a loyal clientele among Flamengo’s players and supporters thanks to specialties like alfajores, personalized cakes—including the notable “Arrasca cake”—and regular appearances at club festivities. Her professional ambitions now tie the family even closer to Rio.

Lance notes that Camila’s influence is felt at the negotiating table as well as at home. Arrascaeta is known to prioritize his family’s well-being and their life in Rio when weighing proposals to leave Flamengo. The success of Rio Sucrée and the couple’s settled lifestyle reportedly weigh heavily against any contemplated move abroad. Friends say that the family’s adaptation, Camila’s business growth, and their social circles are significant reasons for the player’s loyalty to the club.

The couple endured a public split in 2021, with both pursuing separate projects before reuniting discreetly in 2022—a reconciliation Camila described as making them “stronger than ever.” They married in December 2023 with three separate ceremonies in Uruguay, reflecting their intent to maintain strong roots in both their homeland and adopted city.

Their family continues to grow. On June 30, 2025, Camila announced the birth of their second child, León. The couple already have a son, Alfredo, aged seven, and have signaled their intention to remain in Rio de Janeiro as they raise their family.

Though Camila tends to maintain a low profile online, she is regularly seen supporting Arrascaeta at Flamengo matches and club events. She also participates in Flamengo-linked charity initiatives, underscoring her ongoing commitment to both local community and family.

In summary, Camila Bastiani has become integral to the off-field fabric supporting Arrascaeta’s Flamengo career—her roots in Rio, their business ventures, and their family life all part of the equation that keeps one of South America’s top creative midfielders committed to the club. (Source: Lance)

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