Allan: I look up to Flamengo teammate, you must keep up | OneFootball

Allan mentioned Jorginho’s successful career, Flamengo’s defensive midfielder

Jorginho joined Flamengo shortly before the start of the Club World Cup, in June of this year, and has already become one of the biggest references in the red-black squad. As such, Allan commented that he is inspired by the Italian-Brazilian to seek growth in his own career.

— Jorginho’s career speaks for itself. A guy who was chosen as one of the best players in the world playing as a defensive midfielder, you can get a sense of his quality. Everyone sees that on the field, he helps us every day and raises our level. All of this helped me turn things around, because if you don’t try to keep up with the pace, you get left behind — said Allan this Tuesday (19).

WHEN DID JORGINHO ARRIVE AT FLAMENGO?

Flamengo secured the signing of Jorginho during the transfer window before the Club World Cup, in the United States. The red-black team took advantage of the fact that the player had terminated his contract with Arsenal (ENG) and completed the transaction at no cost, signing him until December 2028.

WHAT ABOUT ALLAN’S SITUATION?

Currently, Allan has been getting opportunities under Filipe Luís, but remains a substitute, since Jorginho and Erick Pulgar are the starters in the position. In 2025, the midfielder took part in 30 matches, but was unable to score goals or provide assists to his teammates. During this period, the player started in 15 games.

AND WHAT ABOUT FLAMENGO?

With Jorginho and Allan available, Flamengo is focusing on the next challenges of the season. The red-black team will take the field this Wednesday (20), at 9:30 p.m. (Brasília time), at Estádio Beira-Rio, to face Internacional, in a match valid for the round of 16 of the Copa Libertadores.

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