On Monday afternoon (13), defender David Luiz was officially presented at Ninho do Urubu as Flamengo's new player. The athlete, who signed a contract with the club until December 2022, is the third reinforcement signed in this mid-year window and arrives for the Brazilian Championship and Libertadores. Check out the main excerpts from the press conference below:

Welcome from Landim
"He'll have to be a champion here too! He'll make a beautiful story here too. We appreciate his confidence. I'm sure a player like him had countless offers. Deep down, he saw the importance of playing for the biggest club in the country for any player's career."

David's First Words
"It's with immense pleasure, and with a deep heart, that I say I'm a Flamengo player. I want to thank everyone who's been part of this dream. You don't get anywhere alone, you don't decide anything alone. Many people influenced me and showed me how great the challenge would be. These are difficult life decisions, but they are well-considered decisions. My decision was to be here, knowing the magnitude of the project and the challenge. Flamengo has always been great and always will be, but today it's great and can achieve great things."

Campaign on social media
"It was a huge burden. It was crazy to feel this affection even though I wasn't a Flamengo player yet. It made me rethink and imagine a lot of things. It really helped me make my decision."

Return to Brazil
"Another great challenge. During my journey, it's what I've always loved, what gave me energy. The pursuit of achievements—that's what made me make the decision. I had different scenarios to choose from. Perhaps a more peaceful life, but I like to do what I feel in my heart. And I know I'm making the right decision."

Adaptation
"I think my adaptation will be easy. I know many of the players on the squad. You can see that this team exudes joy, compassion, and harmony. It's easier to adapt in an environment that's already positive."

future
“It’s one of the best pages I’ll experience in my career.”

Watch David Luiz's press conference in full: