Arrascaeta honest about leaving Flamengo for Europe: 'Maybe it doesn't motivate me much'

Among the main stars in the cast Flamingo, Georgian Araskaita He talked about the opportunity to leave Rio to move to Europe. The Uruguayan midfielder was direct about the potential change.

In an interview with the program Penal puntol Channel 10from Uruguay TV the 29-year-old who will play 30 Per day June 1He revealed that the process is not that simple and admitted that, given the possibilities that might be available to him on the Old Continent at his advanced age, he might not be enthusiastic about the change.

“What can I say, nowadays, given my age, it is very difficult for a big and prestigious team from Europe to invest in me. Because leaving Flamengo is difficult, and the release clause is high, so going to a team maybe in Europe that is not fighting for important things.” “It might not motivate me much,” he began to say.

“What I've always decided is to be like Flamengo, fighting for important things. I'm counting on that in one way or another. Obviously doors never close, but I think it's more difficult at this stage of my career.” ” he added. .

The Uruguayan midfielder's current contract with Rubro Negro runs until the end of the year 2026. The termination fine for getting him out of there is there 50 A million euros, something around 268.5 million Brazilian reals In current numbers.

In the current season Arrascaeta competed 9 Cariocas matches and their recording 3 Objectives 4 Assists, as he produced one of the best performances among all other Flamengo players at the beginning of 2024.

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