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Domènec Torrent is presented at Ninho do Urubu

Catalan coach says he arrives at the club to work hard

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Photo: Alexandre Vidal / Flamengo

After landing this Monday (03) at Rio de Janeiro International Airport (Galeão), Flamengo's new coach, Domènec Torrent, went to Ninho do Urubu and was officially presented by the club. Alongside president Rodolfo Landim, CEO Reinaldo Belotti, vice-president of football Marcos Braz, and executive director of football Bruno Spindel, the Catalan answered questions sent by journalists through FlaTV. Check it out:

Welcome from Rodolfo Landim
"It's a great pleasure to be here with Dome. I'd like to commend the work done on this process, coordinated by our scouting team, who conducted a very important analysis. We'd like Flamengo to continue its attacking and aggressive style. There was a selection process, but we ended up at Dome because he's a winner. His story is fantastic. We're incredibly happy to be here and be able to count on him for the next 18 months."

With the word, Marcos Braz
"He played for Barcelona, ​​Bayern Munich... All of them with great work. Of course, he was in the process of being involved. When Dome began to understand that he needed to take a new direction in his career, we understood that he was more than qualified to be here. He has a winning history, is used to popping champagne in the locker room, and smoking cigars. We wish Dome and his teammates good luck in this magnificent environment he will find."

Domènec Torrent
"I want to thank Pep Guardiola. These ten years of working alongside him were very important. Everyone knows that when you're with the best in the world, you learn a lot. I'm very happy to be part of this great nation. In Europe, when we talk about Flamengo, we know it's one of the greatest clubs in the world. I hope to continue winning; I know how important it is for teams like Flamengo, Barcelona... top clubs in the world. I'm happy to be part of this moment."

Libertadores Final
"I watched the Libertadores, the match against Liverpool in the World Cup. I'm always interested in big games. The final was exciting, and it was beautiful that Flamengo won the title. In recent months, I watched the finals against Fluminense, with Jesus in charge. The most important matches, against River and Liverpool, were watched not only by me, but by many people in Spain."

Play style
"Everyone knows I have a very similar philosophy to the coach who was here. I like attacking play; I'd rather win 4-3 than 1-0. It's important for Flamengo to win, win, win, but for me, it's also important how I win. In my opinion, it's important to make the fans happy. Playing attacking, beautiful, winning football. That's my philosophy, that's why I'm a coach. I like having the ball and being the protagonist. That's what we have to do when we're at a big club."

Choose Flamengo
"I had several offers in Europe and America. Some people I trust in South America told me about Flamengo's possible interest. I said, 'Anything.' When Flamengo calls you, you can't say no. I don't know if Brazilians realize the respect the club has outside of America. It's highly respected in Europe. When people talk about Brazilian clubs in Spain, the first one that comes to mind is Flamengo. If things go ahead, we'll have a good process with Flamengo; it's my first option. Flamengo is one of the teams in the world that can't be compared."

Game marathon
"We're 100% capable of competing in all competitions. When I worked at Barcelona, ​​Bayern, and City, it was the same. We played three games a week, the same as what will happen with Flamengo. I'm used to playing every two or three days. The first few weeks will be the most important for my coaching staff to see how the players are doing. I didn't come to Brazil on vacation, which I'd like to do, because it's so beautiful. I'll work very hard with my coaching staff, and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank them for accompanying me on this wonderful trip to Brazil. I hope that many years from now, when the club is happy with me, I can come here on vacation."

Check out Domènec Torrent's presentation in full on FlaTV: