He stays! Flamengo agreed this Friday (16) to renew the contract of defender David Luiz, 35, until December 2023. This season, the defender won the Copa do Brasil and Libertadores titles with the Manto Sagrado.

One of the team's leaders, David Luiz is a positive influence within Ninho do Urubu, especially by mentoring and advising the younger players. In just over a year at Mais Querido, he quickly identified with the club and the nation.

- I think Flamengo gives you the opportunity, every week, to experience feelings you won't feel at every club, in every place, and in every game in the world. Flamengo is "everything is so much." It's all there. You feel it every day. Flamengo training is special, Flamengo playing is special. Putting on a Flamengo jersey is special. Flamengo is experiencing the best that football has to offer.

In 2023, David Luiz will face the Carioca Championship, Brazilian Super Cup, South American Recopa, Club World Cup, Brasileirão, Libertadores and Brazilian Cup.