Flamengo's tireless work paid off
Patricia Amorim praises everyone involved in the negotiations and highlights the star's desire to wear the mantle
By From the official website team - in
While the news was saying that Ronaldinho Gaúcho would play for many other teams in Brazil, Flamengo remained quiet and worked hard to sign the star. Aware that it would need to work hard to complete the deal, the Flamengo board spared no effort and neglected negotiations on holidays like Christmas and New Year's Eve.
But the result came, and Ronaldinho will wear the sacred mantle. At a press conference announcing the signing, Flamengo's president emphasized that everyone involved in the deal worked tirelessly and deserves all the congratulations. She also revealed that she spoke with the player on a few occasions and felt he wanted to play for the club.
"Flamengo had the elegance to remain competitive at all times, while still working. Since this successful episode, we've only been talking about "we," not "I." Flamengo is too big for just one person to decide. Only when all the clauses are defined do we reach a decision. Out of respect for the fans, to avoid an embarrassing situation. Professionalization begins with the manager, with the director. And, modestly, I didn't fail in this regard," he said, adding to the revelation.
"Many criticized Assis. But we understood the signs. He said: 'It's Milan who would decide.' And we went to Milan. There were indications that perhaps he hadn't reached an agreement with other clubs. I spoke to Ronaldo. I broke through barriers. I felt he wanted to play for Flamengo. Because if the player doesn't want to... We commit when he wants to, the barriers are possible to break. And I felt he wanted to play here."
But it wasn't easy to count on Ronaldinho Gaúcho in the squad. And to close the deal this Monday, the red-and-black board had to overcome tough opponents, but always trusting in the club's greatness.
"This is like a marathon. We have big opponents, big clubs, but we know our strength. As Ronaldo said: Flamengo is Flamengo."
To conclude the interview, Patricia Amorim made a point of thanking the Milan director for his kindness in participating in the negotiations. He, who said he is a Flamengo fan, strengthened ties, and according to the Flamengo president, the "partnership" will not end there.
"I wanted to thank Galliani. We had a strategy. We didn't have a quiet Christmas or New Year's. I enjoyed working with him. It started with the signing of a player and will continue. I liked Galliani's entrepreneurial vision; we learned a lot from him," he concluded, without first making a request.
"The fans' way to give back will be by going to the stadiums and buying licensed products. That's what Flamengo wants."
But the result came, and Ronaldinho will wear the sacred mantle. At a press conference announcing the signing, Flamengo's president emphasized that everyone involved in the deal worked tirelessly and deserves all the congratulations. She also revealed that she spoke with the player on a few occasions and felt he wanted to play for the club.
"Flamengo had the elegance to remain competitive at all times, while still working. Since this successful episode, we've only been talking about "we," not "I." Flamengo is too big for just one person to decide. Only when all the clauses are defined do we reach a decision. Out of respect for the fans, to avoid an embarrassing situation. Professionalization begins with the manager, with the director. And, modestly, I didn't fail in this regard," he said, adding to the revelation.
"Many criticized Assis. But we understood the signs. He said: 'It's Milan who would decide.' And we went to Milan. There were indications that perhaps he hadn't reached an agreement with other clubs. I spoke to Ronaldo. I broke through barriers. I felt he wanted to play for Flamengo. Because if the player doesn't want to... We commit when he wants to, the barriers are possible to break. And I felt he wanted to play here."
But it wasn't easy to count on Ronaldinho Gaúcho in the squad. And to close the deal this Monday, the red-and-black board had to overcome tough opponents, but always trusting in the club's greatness.
"This is like a marathon. We have big opponents, big clubs, but we know our strength. As Ronaldo said: Flamengo is Flamengo."
To conclude the interview, Patricia Amorim made a point of thanking the Milan director for his kindness in participating in the negotiations. He, who said he is a Flamengo fan, strengthened ties, and according to the Flamengo president, the "partnership" will not end there.
"I wanted to thank Galliani. We had a strategy. We didn't have a quiet Christmas or New Year's. I enjoyed working with him. It started with the signing of a player and will continue. I liked Galliani's entrepreneurial vision; we learned a lot from him," he concluded, without first making a request.
"The fans' way to give back will be by going to the stadiums and buying licensed products. That's what Flamengo wants."
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