Everton Ribeiro has left, who will be the new Fella captain?

Since 2017 at Flamengo, Everton Ribeiro has been Bahia's new reinforcement

for every: Guilherme Silva

Everton Ribeiro will be presented at Bahia next Sunday (07) in El Salvador. The midfielder leaves Flamengo after holding the captain's belt in recent years. After saying goodbye to the number 7, Rubro Negro already has a favorite person to “lead” the team: the number 20 Gerson. Colonna do Fla Report obtained the information on Wednesday (03).

Gerson is the favorite to take over as Flamengo captain.

Without Everton Ribeiro, the number 20 is the most popular for this role. #colonadofla pic.twitter.com/DtsAGTPgY2

– Guilherme Silva (@gsilvajpan) January 3, 2024

With Everton Ribeiro on the bench for the final period of his time at Flamengo, Gerson was named captain in some Brazilian league matches. 'Korenga' started with the banner, including in the final round, against Sao Paulo, on December 6, in Morumbi.

Other team leaders, such as Bruno Henrique and Gabigol, are expected to start the season on the bench. After all, Tite finished 2023 with Everton Cipolinia and Pedro among the regulars. Two other leaders of the group bid farewell to the club at the end of last year, namely Rodrigo Caio and Filipe Luis. Therefore, it is natural for Gerson to take over the leadership of the band.

One of the few remaining

Thus, Gerson is one of four athletes from the historic “Generation of 2019” who are still on the team. However, it is important to note that 'The Joker' left the club to play for Olympique de Marseille (FRA) and returned last year. In addition to the number 20, the following players are still at Flamengo: Arrascaeta, Bruno Henrique, Gabigol.

So, from the starting squad that won the 2019 Libertadores title on November 23, 2019, Flamengo have already left: Diego Alves (without club), Rafinha (São Paulo), Rodrigo Caio (without club), Pablo Mari (Monza-Ita). ) Filipe Luis (retired), Willian Aarão (Greek Panathinaikos) and Everton Ribeiro (Bahia).

Goodbye Everton Ribeiro

After his presentation to Bahia, on Sunday (07), Everton Ribeiro “presents himself” to Flamengo on Monday (08). However, the midfielder will not participate in the pre-season in red and black, but will instead bid farewell to the team. Therefore, in February, the player is scheduled to be honored in the team's first match at the Maracanã, perhaps against Vasco, on the third or fourth of the same month.