The Fluminense made official incorporation from Felipe Melo as a free agent after the end of his contract with Palmeiras, a club with which he had won two consecutive editions of the Copa Conmebol Libertadores and as captain. A new opportunity to prove himself at the first level of Brazilian football, which is consolidating itself as the best in all of South America.
The 38-year-old Brazilian midfielder signed a contract until December 2023 and will wear shirt number 52 as a tribute to the anniversary of the 1952 Rio Cup title, which will turn 70 next season. “I am a guy who is loyal to someone who gives me the opportunity. So my loyalty is total to Fluminense, a club that opened its doors to me and this is priceless. Being able to reach a club of such greatness as Fluminense and generate expectations is very important, a reason for great pride. What I can say to the Fluminense is that there will never be a lack of commitment and desire, “he said in a statement published on the club’s website.
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