Overview
- In a Globo Esporte interview, the Flamengo defender reaffirms Juventus as the defining club of his career and life.
- He says his children grew up in Turin and describes the club as family where he matured as a person and player.
- He credits Andrea Agnelli’s example and says he often turns to Gianluigi Buffon for guidance, also reaching out to Alessandro Del Piero before key moments.
- He recalls Buffon sending an audio message before the 2024 Coppa Italia final that gave him goosebumps and helped him address the squad.
- Italian coverage describes his January exit from Juventus as stormy, and he says seeing former teammates in the United States during the Club World Cup revived the pressure of leaving, while he now expects 2026 to be his final year.