2008 was a special year for right-back Leonardo Moura. A two-time state champion and once again named the best player at the position in the Brazilian Championship, he was also called up to the Brazilian national team by coach Dunga. Now, the player wants to add to his personal achievements by winning even more titles with Flamengo. Therefore, any possible interest from Russian football in signing him is currently viewed with some indifference. "I have a contract until 2011, and I see no reason to consider a possibility that doesn't exist today. I'm not going to suffer because of it. Everyone knows me at Flamengo; it was here that I joined the national team, and it's because I wear this jersey that I want to be called up again this year. I still have a lot to give to Flamengo," the full-back stated. In Leonardo Moura's view, the intense physical training is important for the group to be well prepared for the challenges the team faces in 2009. "The training sessions after the holidays are the most important because they prepare us for a whole season that is always exhausting." The coaching staff knows what we need right now, and our obligation is to give our all.\ For the first time under Cuca, Leonardo Moura believes Flamengo will have the same profile as the other teams led by the current Flamengo coach.\ - We know Cuca well from the times we've had him as an opponent, because his teams gave us a lot of trouble. Now we have to take advantage of him on our side and win titles with him.\