After winning, in October, the first title ahead of Flamengo, by defeating Corinthians in the final of the Copa do Brasil, coach Dorival Júnior announced at the end of this Friday night (26) his farewell to the club.
“The board understood, and I respect that, that this moment would be one of change,” he said.
In the farewell video, he recalled his arrival at Flamengo on June 10 and stated that the following months marked his history.
“I’ll never forget the Atlético Mineiro game onwards and especially that Sunday when we all got together in the center of Rio de Janeiro”, he said.
Dorival said that, in conversation with the club’s board, he informed that he intended to dedicate himself to the club in 2023. According to him, the financial issue would not be a problem for the renewal. “Like it never was, in any club I’ve been”, he highlighted.
He thanked Flamengo’s players and employees and said he had light days during the period he was in charge of the team.
“I carry in my heart all the history and all the participation of each one of you”, he said to the fans. “Sometimes without having anywhere to take it from, they are there accompanying the club, cheering, making Maracanã always a wonderful stage”.
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