David nearly left Flamengo. Signed mid-year to be an additional defensive option after Fabio Luciano's departure, the player, who was playing European football, was still involved in a legal dispute with Palmeiras and almost ended up having to return to the club. However, the two boards reached an agreement, and he remained at Gávea. But the number 40's suffering didn't end there. He was sidelined for a long time due to a facial injury.

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Therefore, nothing better than a comeback like yesterday's to demonstrate his resilience. This resilience was also the key to Flamengo's title victory yesterday, when the team fell behind against Grêmio and, after David's goal, stormed back to turn the game around with Angelim's second-half strike. David couldn't hide his joy at the decisive goal and dedicated the result to his family and hometown.

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"The ball bounced around in the box and I shot hard into the corner. It was a comeback goal, a goal I fought back with. But it was the group that reacted. It was an incredible feeling. I'm very happy. I dedicate this goal to my family, my friends and the people of my hometown, Guarulhos, São Paulo," he celebrated.