Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira may have enjoyed a good comeback when returning to Europe last year, but some of his tough moments in Brazil are still recalled by the local media.
The 27-year-old is marked by a decisive mistake he made in the 2021 Copa Libertadores final, as that resulted in a goal which lost Flamengo the title.
As manager Renato Gaucho was now interviewed by Joga Com A Dez, he was asked about his feelings regarding Pereira. The coach claimed there’s still great affection for him, and even revaled that he tried to take him from Fulham earlier this year. The quotes are relayed by ESPN Brasil.
“Andreas Pereira is on another level. I rang him in January this year and tried to get him to come to Grêmio. He plays a lot. I don’t know why he’s not in the Brazilian national team,” said Renato Gaucho.
Pereira played for Flamengo while on loan from Manchester United. Following his spell in Brazil, Fulham found a deal with the Red Devils to buy him for €9.5m.
The Whites signed the midfielder on a four-year contract, plus the option for an extra year, so it’s a bit obvious that they wouldn’t let him go so soon, especially because he had a quick adaptation to Marco Silva’s side.
Despite that, it seems Renato Gaucho tried his luck anyway.
