Former Juventus captain Danilo has officially signed for Flamengo after terminating his contract in Turin by mutual consent.The 33-year-old makes his return to Brazil after leaving Santos for FC

Brazilian defender Danilo is set to become the latest recruit of Rio de Janeiro giants Flamengo in this January 2025 transfer window.

Former Juventus defender Danilo insists that leaving the club was ‘not my decision’ but leaves the Bianconeri with no regrets: ‘I’ve given my all.’ Juventus announced Danilo’s contract termination on Monday. The Bianconeri captain had six months left in his contract at the Allianz Stadium but was no longer part of Thiago Motta’s plans.

Danilo and Juventus have agreed to terminate his contract, ending the Brazilian defender's five-and-a-half year stint at the club.

Danilo has taken a swipe at Juventus management upon his departure from Italy. It was announced this week that Danilo and Juve had terminated his contract by mutual consent. However, before leaving for Brazil at Caselle Airport, Danilo expanded on the exit: “I always made myself available, and I always did my job.

Milan, Italy: Danilo left Juventus on Monday after both the Brazil defender and the Serie A club announced that his contract had been terminated with mutual consent. "Danilo Luiz da Silva and Juventus have parted ways after five and a half years together, following a mutual termination of the player's contract," said Juve in a statement.