There's more reinforcement in the box! 18-year-old Matheus Leoni, one of the biggest names in Brazil's youth basketball scene, joins Orgulho da Nação. A native of Belém, Pará, the 1,87'2019" shooting guard had been in Spain since XNUMX, playing for Gran Canaria, and returned to the country to play for "Mais Querido."

"I decided to return primarily because of Flamengo's offer, the club it is, and because I'm close to my family and friends. It's a place where I feel most comfortable. I hope to honor the Manto, play with passion and everything I've got," said Leoni, also discussing how he believes he can help the team. 

"I've gained a lot of experience, I've learned a lot. The way they play there is very different; it's the best basketball in the world, European basketball. So I hope to bring some of that and combine it with Brazilian basketball now. I want to learn from every player on the team, from the Brazilian and Argentine national teams. I want to learn and compete with them, and help in any way I can. I'll give my all every day, in every practice and every game," he promised.

The point guard has already defended the yellow jersey in the South American youth championship, winning the title on two occasions, and in the U-16 Copa América.