The striker attracted the spotlight last Thursday night (13) at Maracanã
The game of Flamengo against Grêmio featured numerous appearances. Taking advantage of their European football vacation, many Brazilians attended Maracanã, including Neymar, goalkeeper Hugo Souza, defender Otávio and full-back Rodinei. Neymar was the main attraction, but Rodinei, who currently plays for Olympiacos, also received special attention from red and black fans.
Neymar Júnior attracted the spotlight last Thursday night (13) when he was present at the Maracanã to accompany Flamengo x Grêmio. After visiting the dressing rooms, number 10 declared himself to Rubro-Negro and spoke about the possibility of defending the club in the future.
— I’ve always said that (that I want to play for Flamengo). Obviously Flamengo is my second favorite team, because my first is Santos. With all due respect to the team that raised me and of which I have been a fan since I was little, but I have great affection for Flamengo and obviously it would be a huge pleasure if one day I could play here. I don’t know (if he will one day play for Flamengo), only God knows. I still have a contract at Al-Hilal, I’m still there, but I don’t know. Nobody knows the future — said Neymar in an interview with FlaTV.
Al’s player -Hilal also stated that he went to Maracanã at the invitation of Gabigol. The striker has always shown great affection towards the Mais Querido fans.
— For me, it is a great pleasure to be here to watch Flamengo. Gabi, who invited me, told me to come and watch him play. So I came to honor, not just him, but I also have other friends at Flamengo. So for me it’s a great honor to be here – said Neymar.
Wearing the Flamengo shirt, Neymar followed the match closely, cheered and cheered with Luiz Araújo’s goals that guaranteed the red and black victory . After the game, the striker was seen in the changing rooms talking to club officials and also with players David Luiz and Léo Pereira.