após sofrer ameaças no Flamengo, Matheus Sávio é estrela de time japonês no Mundial

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Dealing with frustration is crucial in a fast-paced sport like football, a lesson that 28-year-old left midfielder Matheus Sávio learned firsthand. A product of Flamengo’s youth academy, he faced a tough start to his career, even receiving threats from fans after pivotal mistakes during the 2017 Copa Libertadores. However, after moving to Japan in 2019, he emerged as a standout player in the local league. This season, he joins Urawa Reds Diamonds and is set to compete against Inter Milan, Monterrey (Mexico), and River Plate (Argentina) in Group E of the FIFA Club World Cup.

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Recognized as the best midfielder for the 2023/2024 season with Kashima Reysol, Sávio was seen as one of Flamengo’s future stars from 2015 to 2017. Despite scoring six goals and providing two assists over 29 matches, he couldn’t secure a permanent spot in the team. His relationship with fans soured significantly after Flamengo was eliminated in the group stage of the Libertadores due to mistakes he made in crucial moments.

"It was an incredibly tough period in my career. Managing the situation was challenging, especially with my family reaching out in distress after our numbers were leaked and threats were made. This weighed heavily on me; in football, we’re always subject to mistakes and successes," Sávio told GLOBO.

He believes that the negative reactions from fans forced him to toughen up mentally and mature to cope with various situations on and off the pitch. "That experience made me grow a lot. Shortly after, I played against Atlético Goianiense, came off the bench, and scored a goal even amidst heavy booing. It showed me that I can rise above adversity," he reflected.

In the following seasons, he was loaned to CSA and Estoril Praia (Portugal) but struggled to find form due to recurring injuries. In 2019, he seized the opportunity to play in Japan’s second division with Kashima on loan.

Unlike his previous clubs, he quickly stood out in the local football scene and was signed permanently after his loan ended. At Kashima, Sávio became a crucial player on the left flank and as an attacking midfielder.

"Initially, I hesitated to accept the offer to go to Japan. I was having a good season with CSA, where I went on loan from Flamengo to get more playing time, winning the Alagoano championship and participating in the start of the Brazilian league. But I believed in the project, even knowing it was the second division. When I arrived, I adapted quickly, leading us to both promotion and the title of the second division," he explained.

He stands out for his ability to create plays, delivering long passes and taking shots from outside the box. In 2023, he was the league’s top creator with 86 dangerous plays. Along with helping the team gain promotion, he maintained a high performance over five seasons, achieving 34 goals and 32 assists in 167 matches.

His on-field improvement also reflected in his transfer market value, rising from €600,000 (around R$ 3.8 million) to €1.3 million (around R$ 8.2 million). While he’s open to opportunities in Brazil, Sávio prefers to complete his current contract before considering a return.

"I’m currently experiencing the best phase of my career, both professionally and personally. I’m very happy in a country where I’ve spent a lot of time and feel fully adapted. I’m at the start of a major project with many goals ahead. I keep an eye on Brazilian football; it’s a strong and competitive league. I can’t rule anything out in football, as it’s full of opportunities, but right now I’m content here and focused on fulfilling my contract," Sávio stated.

As the year turned, he signed with Urawa Reds, aiming not only to participate in the World Cup but also to reclaim the national league title that hasn’t been won in 19 years, since the days of former Brazilian striker Washington “coração valente.”

"I was very happy at Kashima, and I had the chance to come to Urawa, a prestigious team with the largest fanbase in the country. It’s an exciting project that includes a club world championship. Competing against European and South American clubs is a significant challenge I eagerly accepted," he said.

In his debut season with Urawa, he has played 17 matches so far, accumulating two goals and four assists while creating eight dangerous plays. When asked about a potential matchup with Flamengo, where he started his professional career, he expressed that it would be an honor.

"If we end up facing Flamengo in the draw, it would truly be an honor. It’s a club I’m immensely grateful to for giving me the opportunity to join professional football and create wonderful memories," Sávio concluded.

Urawa will make its World Cup debut against River Plate on June 17 at 4 PM at Lumen Field, Seattle.

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