Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has revealed that he wants to seal a permanent switch to Brazilian outfit Flamengo amid ongoing reports linking him with a move to Fulham.
Pereira, who is out of contract at Old Trafford in June 2023, has spent the duration of this season on loan at Flamengo after returning to his homeland last August. The midfielder made an encouraging start to life at the Rio de Janeiro-based club, but his costly error in the Copa Libertadores final defeat to Palmeiras meant that many supporters, plus individuals within the club, changed their outlook on him.
Despite that, he racked up an impressive 53 appearances during his time with Flamengo, scoring eight goals and grabbing three assists. It was widely expected that he would join Flamengo on a permanent deal as a formality, but the club is continuing to debate whether or not to make that decision, despite newly appointed manager Dorival Junior wanting to keep him.
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And that is exactly what Pereira wants, too, confirming that that he would like to stay with the Brazilian outfit. However, he has admitted that his future rests in the hands of United.
"I'm not the one who decides - it's up to Man United," Pereira said. "I would like to stay at Flamengo, but it's not in my hands. I'll see what's best for me and the club. I love Flamengo. We will soon speak and decide. My relationship between me and Flamengo has always been very good. This year was incredible for me.
"If it doesn't work out, I'll always leave with my head held high. I love the club, I love Flamengo, I'm Flamengo. I will come back in the future."
Earlier this month, Flamengo boss Junior said: "It's just an opinion. I hope he stays. Players of this level, players with this potential, are few in Brazil. I have no doubt that this boy can still grow a lot, he can evolve a lot.
"How will it happen? I don't know, but it would be really nice if we could hold onto this kid because he has a lot of qualities. He is a player that draws attention in any way. He has growth potential, players of that level are scarce at the moment within this country."
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