Paquetá gives his last press conference for Flamengo: "I've always been happy playing here"
Shirt 11 spoke to journalists on the eve of the duel against Atlético-PR
By Flamengo Communication - in
The season is coming to an end and Flamengo's last match will be this Saturday (1), at Maracanã, against Atlético-PR. The match will be Lucas Paquetá's last for Mais Querido and the number 11 said he is afraid of leaving, but remembered the happy moments he lived in these 12 years at Rubro-Negro.
"I talked to my wife and mother and said I'm scared to leave Flamengo, a feeling I've never experienced before. I love this shirt and have always been happy playing here. I leave with that little pain of leaving my home. You know? But with the certainty that one day I'll return."
#GarotoDoNinho also projected the last contact he will have with the Nation inside Maracanã on Saturday night.
"I don't worry about crying or not. I just want to live tomorrow in the best way possible. Do my best, make the fans happy and be very thankful."
Paquetá recalled a bit of his journey with the club and thanked the support he received to not give up on his dream.
"I was always seen as the promise, the good fruit, and time went by. And I always had a foundation in my family, in my father, my mother, and here at the club, Noval believed in me, even though it took a while to mature. It was a lot of sacrifice, but nothing was in vain."
Check out other excerpts from the press conference
Gratitude for the club
These are very fond memories of my first day entering the training center to test with coach Mauro Felix. It's a whole story built by me and my family, a different Flamengo, which has also grown, and I will carry it in my heart.
The game that marked you the most for Flamengo
I think the South American final was a very memorable game for me. We didn't win the title, but I did take on a starting role. I think I did well, and the fans supported me from start to finish.
Future in Italy
I talked to Juan about Italy, I talked to Kaká, they told me a few things. I should go in December to finalize the details. So far, I've only learned "grazie." But I'm gradually learning Italian.
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